Transcript Role players in Education & SRF (sport, recreation & fitness)

Role players in Education & SRF (sport, recreation &
fitness) – who governs what?
SRF Education Providers
(governed by):
Department of Education (DoE) –
governs education, training &
development
NQF = qualifications framework
SAQA – checks that qualifications meet
criteria of NQF
Umalusi – quality assures if NQF level 4 or
below (some certificates)
QCTO (replacing CATHSSETA) – quality
assures vocational training
CHE – quality assures higher education if NQF
level 5 or higher (e.g. level 5 Certificates &
Diplomas, Human Movement Science
degrees)
SRF Employers & Professionals
(governed by):
Department of Sport & Recreation –
governs sport, recreation & fitness sector
SRSA – recognise & support licensed service
providers (accredited with QCTO, CHE or
Umalusi)
SASCOC – prepare athletes/teams for elite
sport performance representing SA
Fitness SA – sets standards for fitness facilities
& professionals
REPSSA – Register professionals in accordance
with international standards. Liaises with
REPS internationally.
RED organisations affect Pilates Industry
Source: Role Players detail doc by Linda Halliday
Fitness Regulation & Role Players
Fitness regulation defines (21/10/2010):
•Registration of Fitness Prof.
•Accreditation & grading of facilities
•Role of Fitness SA
Regulation is broad, Fitness SA will
determine detail
Expected implementation 2012/2013
Fitness SA
•Accredit & grade establishments
•Set standards & qualifications
•May outsource register
•Set registration fees
Constitution to be finalised
Workshop Oct 2011
REPSSA
•Independent public register
•International portability -ICREPS
• Input on SA standards for ICREPS
•Register based on accredited
qualifications (benchmarked
internationally)
•Administer CPD points log
•RPL programs available
SA Pilates Association (SAPA)
Pilates arm of
REPSSA – review
Standards, CPD
Feedback on
Regulation &
Fitness Board
SRSA
Fitness SA
Input on
Pilates qual.
standards &
facilities req.
SAPA
Protect industry image
Support members
Members = Education
Providers & Instructors
Free
REPSSA
Register
Pilates
instructors
Pilates
Instructors
Education
Providers
Specify &
register Pilates
qualification(s)
QCTO
(CATHSSETA)
Register of Exercise Professionals (REPSSA)
•An independent public register which recognizes qualifications and expertise
•It provides a system of regulation that ensure professionals meet the health
and fitness industry standards
•These standards set an international benchmark
•REPs provide assurance and confidence to all that exercise professionals are
appropriately qualified
•Members are bound by a Code of Ethical Practice and must hold appropriate
insurance
•To remain on the Register, members must continue to meet their Continual
Professional Development (CPD) quota annually
•REPs runs across the whole of Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand
and Ireland
REPSSA launched in March 2011
You need to meet standards to register
Amnesty period (up to Nov 2011)
Special rate for SAPA members
Education providers must be accredited
with CATHSSETA or CYQ (UK)
REPSSA Benefits
•Employment – most employers internationally will require that instructors are
REPs registered
•Membership search – all members are listed in the Members Directory, therefore
the public can go view if you are ‘REPs registered’
•Advertising – Fitness professionals can chose to display their details so the
public can contact them
•International recognition – registration with REPs provides instant recognition in
over 30 other countries through ICREPS
•Training portal – research training options by searching list of recognised training
providers
•CPD points – demonstrate your commitment to up-skilling yourself
•Recruitment – recruitment link for potential employers looking for REPs
instructors/trainers
•Public awareness – be a Fitness Professional that is recognised in the industry
and is committed to giving a superior level of service
•Insurance competitive rates and products through the REPs insurer
REPSSA
Why should I register with REPSSA? – make use of the grace
period until end November 2011, associate yourself with a
commitment to standards & continuous education in our
industry and demonstrate to your clients (and employer) that
you are serious about your Fitness/Pilates career.
For more information visit www.repssa.com, or email
[email protected]
Questions?