For discussion of: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), access and Articulation – moving between the sub-frameworks of Umalusi, Higher Education (CHE), and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
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sylvia hammond started the topic Boosting digital transition through lifelong learning in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 1 year, 8 months ago
This week’s Gobal Edition of the University World News featured an interesting article from the Nordic countries.
The collaboration has resulted in a paper
Boosting the Digital Transition through Lifelong Learning.The incentive for the collaboration arises from the challenge – always there, but exacerbated by COVID-19 – of the need to move to a…[Read more]
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Derrick Sales replied to the topic Providers offering RPL assessment in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi Members.
I have done numerous RPL’s for CBM Training, they have great RPL leanerships available. I have informed them about this topic, there are members on Skills Universe, I can not invite as they have not yet responded to my friend requests.
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Des Squire replied to the topic Providers offering RPL assessment in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 1 year, 10 months ago
Mu original comments were posted in 2018. A little late now Im afraid.
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Obakeng Neo Huma replied to the topic Providers offering RPL assessment in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi members
I’m also interested in anyone offering RPL for CHIETA SETA under Chemical operations NQF level 1-4 and Laboratory analysis NQF level 4 so that I can register as SME. I have BTECH in Chemistry nqf level 7 with more than 10 years working experience and registered as ETDPSETA Assessor and moderator.
Email obakeng.huma@gmail.com
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sylvia hammond started the topic Learning outcomes in SA – Presentations SAQA – EU PLF in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 1 month ago
Acronym fun 🙂
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recently celebrated 21 years of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) under the hashtag #NQF21.
A European Union (EU) sponsored joint meeting with SAQA under the heading:
Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on the conceptualisation and the use of Learning Outcomes in SA.SAQA have…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond started the topic Research proposal UNESCO Inst Lifelong Learning: Learning Cities 2019 conference in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) looking for researchers – for #Learningcities2019 conference.
Conference: 2019 International Conference on Learning Cities
Theme: Inclusion – A principle for sustainable learning cities
Date: 1-3 October 2019
Venue: Medelin, ColombiaSubmit research proposal by 15 May 2019
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic Chartall Director Invitation to present at VPL Biennale in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Thank you Alan – yes I do hope once we have all voted,
(remember to check that your voting form is stamped on the back – otherwise it is invalid)
then we will all have time to access this site. In addition to Karen Deller’s presentation the list of presentations constitutes a learning programme in itself.So everyone please access:…[Read more]
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Alan Ralphs replied to the topic Chartall Director Invitation to present at VPL Biennale in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for the notice Sylvia. I found the Biennale website very informative and easy to use. Good to see Karen Deller doing a presentation on their work with an online approach to portfolio building in the banking sector.
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Victoria Siphiwe Mamvura-Gava replied to the topic SAQA amends Policy & Criteria on Implementation of RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Thank you very much Allan, I agree on the “barrier to the principle of RPL.” Something you could note as you document this process.
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Alan Ralphs replied to the topic SAQA amends Policy & Criteria on Implementation of RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Victoria Siphiwe. The CHE’s RPL Policy is definitely the reference point for your query although the ‘50% residency Clause’ is often contested by those who argue that it is an unnecessary barrier to the principle of RPL. My view is that there are other (curriculum) principles that underpin this clause and that South Africa is no exception in…[Read more]
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Victoria Siphiwe Mamvura-Gava replied to the topic SAQA amends Policy & Criteria on Implementation of RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Policy : Published by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in 2016
Overview of policies
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)â—Ź Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) refers to the principles and processes through which the
prior knowledge and skills of a person are made visible, mediated and rigorously assessed and
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sylvia hammond started the topic Chartall Director Invitation to present at VPL Biennale in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
I have received the following update courtesy of John Arnesen.
Chartall Business College’s Academic Director, Dr Karen Deller has been invited to share the innovative RPL practices implemented by Chartall at the 3rd VPL Biennale conference. Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) is equivalent to our South African Recognition of Prior Learning (…[Read more]
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Victoria Siphiwe Mamvura-Gava replied to the topic SAQA amends Policy & Criteria on Implementation of RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
Hi Sylvia and all here.
4.3 SUBJECT RECOGNITION
In accordance with the policy and procedures on subject recognition of prior learning, qualifying for the issuing of a qualification, and recognition of qualifications of South African as well as foreign students, the holder of University qualification certificates must have:(i) complied with the…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond started the topic SAQA amends Policy & Criteria on Implementation of RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 3 months ago
“RPL in South Africa is hampered by a number of barriers relating to the delivery, quality assurance and resourcing of RPL.”(Foreword p3)
This acknowledgment by SAQA is incredibly important, because the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) constitutes a key instrument of redress, for past exclusion of people from education and training, and…[Read more]
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Jenny Mamdoo replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 6 months ago
Thanks so much for this.
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Des Squire replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 6 months ago
No jenny, It would have to be related NQF training or alternatively if related to numeracy/literacy then an IEB assessment is commonly used.
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Jenny Mamdoo replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 6 months ago
Dearest Des,
Thank you for the reply. Yes indeed, it is sad that the proper measures are not put into place.
I was asked by a client – does the entry level requirements have to be accredited training, e.g. if the entry level requirement is economics at level 5, is an in-house program acceptable? I am not sure on how to answer this and can’t…[Read more]
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Des Squire replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 7 months ago
Hi jenny, welcome into the discussion even at this late stage. Nothing has changed as far as i know and the rules are there for the reasons as set out in the discussion. In essence we should be conducting some form of pre-entry or diagnostic assessment to ensure the requirements are there.
We complain about high drop out rates and bad achievement…[Read more]
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Jenny Mamdoo replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 7 months ago
Hi Des,
I know this is years later, however do you know what the Seta’s stance is on this 1 please? Has there been any changes to this rule?
I understand that the entry level requirements are absolutely necessary as a pre-requisite as a learner needs to have the fundamentals to be able to cope with a qualification. The question is – are…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic Amendments to the SAQA National Policy & Criteria on RPL in the forum
The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 3 years, 9 months ago
Hi Xolile,
Yes, I agree with you – we need a focus on implementation.
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