Concerned Providers Interest Group – QCTO/SAQA/SETA/DHET

Hello everyone!

QCTO: Work-based Learning and Development Practitioner Pilot Programme Round Table Discussion. Invitation open to all Skills Development Providers. RSVP is crucial. Hope to see you there!

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Did you see the increase of Occupational Qualifications over the past two weeks on the QCTO’s website? It was something like 380 and is currently standing on 553. That’s not all, there are more coming on board. The latest notice, states another 57 Qualifications and Part-Qualifications have been registered with SAQA. I have obtained…[Read more]

Dear Members,

The QCTO has updated a number of policies, and I would like to share the newsflash and updated policies with you. It is important to stay on track with all the latest news. You can download the following documents directly from the QCTO website.

Can anyone shed light on qualifications that are reaching their registration end date in 2023? I am aware that quite a few qualifications have been moved to QCTO but I still have companies approaching me for accreditation services. Should we really be applying for qualifications that end in June 2023? Considering SETAs take a life time to award…[Read more]

Good day Members,

I was part of this fantastic Talky-blog this morning, where we discussed the difference between Legacy Qualifications vs Occupational Qualifications, Requirements of Learning Material, important aspects of when purchasing or evaluating learning material. I hope this will help some of you! A huge thank you to SA Training…[Read more]

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Please see attached QCTO Circular 2/2022 published today. Read this together with the OQSF Policy. It is important to stay informed of the transitional arrangements for Pre-2009 Qualifications and Unit Standards, Occupational Qualifications, Part-Qualifications and Skills Programmes.

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This is the official last day of 2021! Can you believe it?

We made it through 2021 and are saying goodbye to a difficult year that all of us have faced. I wish you all the best for the new year, where we will face challenges, but we will not give up! My wish is that you and those around you are safe and healthy. May you be showered…[Read more]

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The latest COVID-19 Memorandum 4 have been published by the QCTO, which reads:

TO: ALL QCTO STAKEHOLDERS, QUALITY ASSURANCE PARTNERS, ACCREDITED SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS AND ASSESSMENT CENTRES / TRADE TEST CENTRES AND
LEGACY TRADE AND SDPs

Dear Colleagues,

RE: EXTENSION OF ACCREDITATION FOR ASSESSMENT CENTRES / TRADE TEST…[Read more]

It’s been a long year, and I know you are tired and cannot wait to take a break. Please do not let your guard down on all the protocols that need to be in place for you, your staff, and your learners. Safety first! Compulsory Masks, sanitize and/or wash those hands, keep those registers going.

We educate and upskill – let’s keep safety…[Read more]