Des Squire

Des Squire replied to the topic Recognition of Prior Learning in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 1 week, 3 days ago

I agree with you Sylvia. Too many people who should be and could have been beneficiaries via RPL have missed out. Something needs to be done otherwise the concept must be scrapped altogether. it is soul destroying selling the concept and benefits and then hitting a brick wall at every turn. Perhaps you can mention it when you meet the DG we spoke…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Recognition of Prior Learning in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 1 week, 3 days ago

Hi Sylvia, You were 100% correct in my opinion and nothing has changed. I believe that coupled with a skills analysis, which is aligned or linked to specific qualifications, we can identify skills gaps for various groups of employees. RPL would therefore play a big role in relation to the analysis.
Geraldine I think we may have missed the boat…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Recognition of Prior Learning in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 2 weeks ago

RPL as a specialised Pedagogy – feel free to give me a call on 0828009057
Des Squire started the topic Pivotal grants and the NQF in the forum Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pivotal grants are grants paid by the seta to companies who deliver credit bearing programmes – i.e. credits towards a full qualification. Is that for one unit standard based programme or module of learning such as assessor training which is worth 15 credits towards the ODETD qualification? Is it for a skills programme which is made up of two or…[Read more]
Des Squire started the topic Recognition of Prior Learning in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 2 weeks, 1 day ago

I have been reading a good book on RPL as a specialised Pedagogy which is available from the HSRC Press – (Details on their web site). It is definitely advocated that RPL has many benefits and in particular benefits for the Historically disadvantaged. What surprises me is that with SAQA and the QCTO advocating RPL and the Minister of Higher…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic What is regarded as abuse of the skills-universe site? in the forum The Help Desk 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hi Sylvia,
I could not agree more. I also feel that those seeking assessors, moderators or similar services should be requested to state why they are required. When I respond asking for this information I invariable get no response. Please make this compulsory going forward.
Des Squire replied to the topic QUALITY ASSURANCE THE RSA WAY in the forum Training Service Providers 2 weeks, 2 days ago

It is so nice to see the current minister and the NQF directorate at the DHET are addressing the issue of quality and other NQF related problems. The problems we have experienced have gone on for too long. Good luck with the book and I hope you receive a great response to you request. Great to be in contact again.
Des Squire replied to the topic Moderator certification in the forum ETDP SETA 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hi Johan
Can I suggest you get hold of Mahommed Sedar mahomeds@etdpseta.org.za or HermanL@etdpseta.org.za

They may assist you (If they feel like it – Ha – Ha)

18 month delay does not sound right despite their many problems. Statement of results should have been issued by now. The SOR has nothing to do with the “window”. Something does not sound…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Moderator certification in the forum ETDP SETA 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hi Johan
Can I suggest you get hold of Mahommed Sedar mahomeds@etdpseta.org.za or HermanL@etdpseta.org.za

They may assist you (If they feel like it – H -a Ha )

18 month delay does not sound right despite their many problems. Statement of results should have been issued by now. The SOR has nothing to do with the “window”. Something does not…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic ASSESSOR in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hi Shane
I can assist you but would like to know if this is for accreditation purposes or do you in fact have work. Please advise with some additional information. You can e-mail me directly – the address is in my profile.
Des Squire replied to the topic 18th Commission for Employment Equity Report 2017-18 in the forum Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Thank you Sylvia. Seems the rate of change is still extremely slow. Too many employers paying lip service to the requirements. This is so sad and so disappointing. Interesting that skills development continues to be a problem and is seen to be lacking in terms of the report.
Something needs to happen to assist disabled people also.
Report is…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic SAQA CEO issues clarification on qualification re-registration process in the forum Training Service Providers 3 weeks ago

The graphic as you say is really great. What still confuses me is that providers offering qualifications (nothing about part qualifications/unit standard programmes) must register with the DHET.
Des Squire started the topic Latest from SAQA for public comment in the forum Training Service Providers 3 weeks ago

Attached is the draft report on the “Alignment of the South African National Qualifications Framework (SANQF) to the Southern African Development Community Qualifications Framework (SADCQF)” as issued by SAQA. This is a document for public comment which may be of interest to many.
Des Squire replied to the topic QCTO Circular in the forum Seeking Accreditation Training material or Venue 3 weeks ago

This was a circular issued in January 2017 – is it really still valid.
For instance last I heard was that all legacy qualifications would be worked out of the system by end of 2019.
Does anyone have any ide what the latest and current information is. I have been trying to get some form of response and clarification from the QCTO but without any…[Read more]
Des Squire started the topic Training of assessors and moderators in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 3 weeks ago

I would like to bring to the attention of anyone wanting to undergo training as an assessor or moderator that you must first train as an assessor and be deemed competent before you can undertake training as a moderator.
Some providers are offering combined training for assessors and moderators (over a five day period) which as far as I am aware…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Trainimng provider for mechanics required in the forum Training Service Providers 3 weeks ago

Thank you Moalosi, I will pass this on to my client.
Des Squire started the topic Trainimng provider for mechanics required in the forum Training Service Providers 3 weeks, 3 days ago

I have a client in need of a provider who offers mechanics training. The client is based in Rustenburg.

Please let me know if you can assist.
Des Squire replied to the topic Offering SETA accredited Learning material in the forum Seeking Accreditation Training material or Venue 3 weeks, 3 days ago

There is no such thing as SETA accredited material. The training provider gets accredited and the training material is approved. A training provider may purchase NQF aligned material but never accredited material. (Sorry General)
Des Squire replied to the topic QCTO Circular 1 of 2017 Quality assurance arrangements in the forum Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) 4 weeks ago

Hi Sylvia. Legacy qualifications are supposed to be cut out by the end of 2019. I have written various e-mails to various bodies at the QCTO asking for the current status of this deadline but without response. I have lodged a complaint with the DG at DHET and await some action. How can bodies like the QCTO and SETA’s just ignore correspondence -…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic SDL Distribution – Does not add up…. in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Give Zanele a star. Thank you for clarifying
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