Bernard Botha

Duncan,

Thanks. If you want to, you can contact me at bothabe@telkomsa.net.

working on the OC’s and have cracked most of the issues; the major one is the ‘learning material’ – see Form 2.

Bernard

Des,

Thanks for the comment – you are absolutely correct that all aspects in the curriculum document must be covered. I tend to forget some aspects to the detriment of others.

My gut feel is that the main emphasis should lie on the Practical Skills and Workplace Modules with the Knowledge Modules merely providing the skeleton on which the other…[Read more]

Thandile,

Please note that is my personal opinion but it is backed by statements from the QCTO.

I attach Form 2, akn as Annexure G where the QCTO clearly states that ‘it is not prescriptive in the use of learning material.’ At the Bloemfontein roadshow that I attended the remark was made that there is no such a thing as ‘QCTO accredited,…[Read more]

Petra,

Sorry for the long delay – only saw your post now.

If you look at the QCTO application for accreditation you will come across a document called Form 2 or Annexure G.

Copied the relevant part.

Although the QCTO is not prescriptive in the form or manner of learning material that will be used to implement the curriculum, it is…[Read more]

Sylvia,

Thanks for the post. Very few private providers take this seriously – as you mention they argue that as they are accredited by a SETA they do not have to register with the DHET. The sad part is that the SETA’s seem to perpetuate this myth and do not make any effort to enlighten their members.

Fully agree with your statement copied…[Read more]

Nthakoana,

I came across your post today. Please have a look at the QCTO website and their list of Occupational Certificates. These are extremely flexible and you can tune them to meet your particular needs.

You can also contact me bothabe@telkomsa.net

Bernard

Thanks for the reply. The original ‘intention’ was that only accredited SDP’s should attend but they have since realised that there is such a dearth of information that the only ‘information’ that is being circulated is misinformation. So while the main theme is focused on accredited SDP’s any person who has any interest in the subject should…[Read more]

The best kept secret for training providers?

I attended the QCTO roadshow in Bloemfontein yesterday. Must say I was a bit apprehensive but please spread the word as wide as possible. These roadshows are presented by professionals who know what they are doing!

A bit of ‘warning’ – please attend with an open mind as you will suffer from a…[Read more]

Suzanne,

Thanks, maybe it is my bad day. So I wish to withdraw that comment unconditionally.

Sylvia,

I did not mean to get your email address in the public domain – you can reply to bothabe@telkomsa.net and I will forward the email.

Bernard

Sylvia,

Further to this, I would like to forward you an email. Can you please provide an email address.

Bernard

Sylvia, I found an email address for the roadshows: Mokono.T@qcto.org.za

Bernard

Sylvia
I opened the attachment – there is only one page with dates and no contact email.

The official telephone number for QCTO is 012-003-1800, but you use that number at your own risk as the switchboard is no longer attended and the QCTO uses a system whereby any free extension is supposed to answer the incoming call. Nobody does and…[Read more]

Marie,
Lynel is the person driving this initiative – one of the many outstanding matters is part qualifications or skills courses based on selected unit standards.  The majority of Skills Development Partners offer only skills courses as that is what the employers want.
Somewhere in all the documentation there is a statement or reply from QCTO to…[Read more]

Marie,
Lynel posted a new thread based on the feedback from the QCTO meeting.  I hope my IT skills is sufficient to copy the link.
Bernard

 
http://www.skills-universe.com/group/concerned-providers-interest-group-/forum/topics/qcto-information-session-1-gauteng-outcome-27-january-2017?commentId=2671568%3AComment%3A384764&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum