Marlie Spencer

Hi Melanie,
The form you are referring to is for realignment, not for renewal. It is used by the QAPs to apply for realignment of the ‘old’ qualifications to curriculum-based qualifications. In other words, a unit standards-based qualification can be realigned to be modular and meet the requirements of having the three components (knowledge,…[Read more]

Hi Judy,

It’s always good to get feedback from various stakeholders from different sectors, so thank you for that. Looking at your website (Braune Training) it seems that you operate predominantly in the W&R space (is that correct?). Could you give me the specifics around your example of the old NQF 4 / new NQF 5 qualification?

I can only…[Read more]

Hi Judy,

Your concerns regarding learnerships from an employer perspective are for the majority spot on. The only thing I would not agree with is that occupational qualifications are exactly perfect for learnerships, as it includes a compulsory work experience component of at minimum 20% of credits. It would actually be ideal if all…[Read more]

Hi Nigel,

I can only offer a personal opinion on your question. It would make sense to retain assessor and moderator registrations until the last date of achievement, otherwise a learner will not be able to successfully complete the programme. That being said, if all learners have completed the programme sooner than the last date of…[Read more]

Hi Lynel,

Short programmes will have to be built into occupational qualifications as part qualifications. The current part qualification concept document requires this to be at minimum 24 credits though. I know some work is currently being done by the QCTO on this matter, but have no idea what their thinking is. It seems however that they are…[Read more]

Hi Lynel

I believe the distribution of the circular was premature from the SETA. The QCTO presented three circulars at the QAP forum last week Thursday for discussion and input. Certain changes will be made and revised circulars will be issued. I can, however, confirm at this point that:

– 31 March 2018 will be the latest date by which a QAP…[Read more]