Transcript Presentation title

The
QCTO Landscape
Presented by Onicca Moloto
Presentation Outline
 1. QCTO Mandate
 2. QCTO Partnerships.
 3. The New proposed NQF Landscape.
 4. Transitional Arrangements.
 5. The Scope of Occupational Qualifications.
 6. Learning Models.
 7. QCTO Curriculum Model.
 8. QCTO Policies.
 9. Development of Occupations Qualifications
 10. Status of Providers
 11. Way Forward
What is the QCTO mandate
‘the QCTO is responsible for
 Establishing and Maintaining Occupational Standards
and Qualifications’
 ‘The Quality Assurance of Occupational Standards and
Qualifications and Learning in and for the Workplace’
 Designing of Qualifications and Submitting them to
the SAQA for registration on the NQF.
 Ensuring the Quality of Occupational Standards and
Qualifications and learning in and for the workplace;
 (SDA, 2008, Section 26H)
QCTO Partnerships
 Development Quality Partners ( DQP ) – Responsible for
Qualifications development. ( currently SETA’s , professional
bodies. )
 Quality Assurance Partners ( QAP ) – Responsible for
Currently registered qualifications until expiry in 2016 with
teach out period.
 Assessment Quality Partners ( AQP ) – Responsible External
Assessment and Accreditation of Assessment Centres.
New PROPOSED NQF landscape as per notice 36003,
Government Gazzette
NQF LEVE L 10
CHE
HEQF
NQF LEVEL 5 TO 10
CHE / QCTO
HEQF/OQF
NQF LEVEL 7 -10
?
NQF LEVE L 5
UMALUSI
GFETQF
NQF LEVEL 1 - 5
NQF LEVE L 1
QCTO
OQF
NQF LEVEL 2 -6
Transitional Arrangement
 A Forum with QCTO and SETA QA’s was formed.
 ETQA regulation was repealed end of Sep 2012.
 QCTO delegated QA responsibilities to SETA ‘s for the
current registered qualifications till 2016.
 MOU’s were signed to outline QA responsibilities carried out
by SETA QA’s.
 SETA’s delegated as Development Quality Partner by the
QCTO to revise all current qualifications in the new QCTO
Model.
General practical
skills
Workplace
Experience
All forms of learning
General
Qualifications
Stage 2 learning
Vocational and Occupational
directed qualifications
Other QC’s
Work Related Learning
QCTO Partners
Certification
General
Knowledge and
Theory
Integrated External
Summative assesement
Scope of Occupational Qualifications
Learning Models
 Knowledge, Practical , Workplace Experience , integrated summative
Assessment, Internal Assessment , Certification.
P
WP
ISA
C
 Part Qualifications – 119 – 25 Credits ( NQF 3 and above )
K
P
WP
ISA
C
 Foundational ( MES ) 119 -25 credits ( NQF 1 to 2 )
K
P
WP
IA
C
Certification
endorsed by
the AGRISETA
K
Certification
endorsed by the
QCTO
 Occupational Qualifications - 120 credits + ( NQF 3 and above )
Learning Models
 Entry Requirements to Occupational Qualifications at NQF 3.
 Foundatinal Learning Competence ( Numeracy and Literacy )
 Matric ( ? )
 The AQP is IEB.
 Registered as a Provider with IEB.
 Requirements for registration on IEB website.
QCTO Curriculum Model
DQP/ INDUSTRY
Occupational Purpose
Knowledge
/ theory
Practical
Work
experience
External, summative assessment
(to be conducted by AQP)
Occupational
Qualification
Registered SAQA
Curriculum
components
Assessment
Specifications.
Qualification
document
QCTO Policies , Procedures and Guidelines to be
placed on the QCTO website for public comment
 Accreditation of Skills Development Providers
 External Summative Assessment
 Accreditation of Assessment Sites
 Registration of Assessors and Moderators
 Certification
 Workplace approvals including RPL
 Monitoring and Evaluation
Current Occupational Qualifications projects in
completion stage
Industry Representative Body
Qualification
SANSOR
.
Seed Analyst
Seed Inspector
Seed Sampler
Grain Silo Industry Association
Grain Handling Operator
Grain Grader
Grain HandlingController
SA Pest Control Association
PMO – Fumigation
PMO – Wood Destroying Organisms
PMO – Agricultural Commodity Treatment
PMO – Weeds and Alien Invaders
PMO – Health and Nuisance Pests
Livestock Health and Production Group
Livestock Farm Supervisor
Current Occupational Qualifications projects
completed.
Industry Representative Body
Qualification
South African Poultry Association
.
Poultry Production Supervisor
Poultry Production Manager
Milk Producers Organisation
Dairy Farm Manager
Animal Feed Miller Association
Feed Miller
Fruit SA
Horticultural Farm Production Manager
Farm Foreman
South African Green industries
Council
Nursery Supervisor
Garden Centre Supervisor
South African Landscapers Institute Landscaping Supervisor
Current Occupational Qualifications as MES projects
completed.
Industry Representative Body
Module of Employable skills
SA Pest Control Association
Fumigation Operator
Wood treatment Operator
Treatment Operator
Invader Control Operator
Pest Control Operator
Livestock Farm worker
Livestock Team Leader
Poultry House hand
.
Livestock Health and Production
group
South African Poultry Association
Milk Producers Organisation
Dairy Farm Worker
Dairy Farm Supervisor
Animal feed Milling Association
Equipment Attendant : Single Stage
Equipment Operator : Multi Stage
STATUS OF PROVIDERS
 Current Accreditation of Providers will be valid until the NSDS 111.
(2016).
 Current Registration of Assessors and Moderators is valid until expiry of
qualification registered .
 GOING FORWARD
All Accredited Training Providers status will be reviewed by the QCTO as
per Accreditation Policy.
Way Forward
 Quality Assurance is delegated to the SETA for Current
Qualifications registered.
 QCTO policies will be on QCTO website for public comment
in April / May 2013.
 Occupational Qualifications to be on public comment once
approved by the QCTO to be registered by SAQA.
 QCTO Roadshows to be conducted ( date to be advised on
the website )
 Visit QCTO website for Occupational Qualifications that are
on public comment.
 The site is hosted on SAQA website
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