Transcript The National Qualifications Framework and the New Skills

Dyna Training
Assessments
Enquiries to: Melanie Harvard
NQF Advisor
NQ-Plus Networks
021 556 5856
What is it?
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It is the final summative assessment of
applied and theoretical competence, over
time and back in the workplace.
 It is a portfolio of evidence of competence (in
file format), which is compiled by the learner
using a Dyna assessment guide.
 It is a nationally-recognised, officially
approved way to become qualified.
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Why do it?
Learners can:
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Turn best practice principles learnt on training into a HABIT
(internalising learning through ongoing practical application)
Achieve a nationally-recognised and internationally
benchmarked National Qualifications Framework certificate.
Achieve National Qualification Framework credits towards a full
qualification.
Become certificated/qualified without having to leave the
workplace, using everyday workplace activities to prove
competence.
‘Show their stuff’ – the assessments are practical and enable
you to add value back to your workplace.
It’s never too late to learn or to carry on learning . . .
Invest in Yourself!
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Company Benefits
Nationally-recognised certification for
learners, and NQF credits awarded.
 Discretionary grant money can be
accessed per credit achieved per
learner
 Benchmarking learners against a
nationally-recognised standard of
competence.
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The Assessment Process
Company
requests NQF
assessment for
learners
completing
Contact Training
Phase
(Dyna Training)
Assessment
processed on
receipt of order
form
Back-on-the-job
application and
evidence
collection – using
an assessment
guide
3 months (core/
bms)
1 Month (customer/
business sense)
Submit completed
assessment guide
for
Summative
assessment
2 weeks for
processing
IF there are gaps
Assessor makes 1
request for
remedial and
assists here on
request
1 month to resubmit
Assessment
decision,
moderation and
certification
process
Maximum 1 month
to release results
and certificate
(pending SSETA process)
Briefing
Feedback
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The assessor’s role
– To brief the learner on what the assessment is all about
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(telephonic or face-to-face).
To support the learners with any questions that arise during
the process.
To acknowledge receipt of portfolios.
To assess portfolios once they are submitted.
To organise moderation of portfolios.
To notify learners and their managers
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If the POE becomes due/overdue (Core & BMS only)
If a learner is assessed and remedial work is required.
Of an assessment decision and organise certification where the
learner is found competent.
– To upload learners details and achievements onto the
National Database.
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Assessors on Board
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Dyna & NQ Plus have many trained, registered (with ETD and the
relevant SETA against the required unit standards) and competent
assessors on staff.
All Dyna trainers are also required to be exposed to basic assessor
training.
Although this is NOT the full listing of available assessors, for
purposes of skills rebate or special funding claims to your SETA, you
may quote the following assessor registration details:
– Assessors
 R Innes – ETD Reg No: LRN1118236581IN, SSETA – 6901155022053
 N Mouton – ETD Reg No: L967655Mou, SSETA - 6908265089084
 M Harvard – ETD Reg No: LRN3118182581HA, SSETA – 7301190009-85
– Moderators
 N Mouton – ETD Reg No: L967655Mou, SSETA - 6908265089084
 M Harvard – ETD Reg No: LRN3118182581HA, SSETA – 7301190009-85
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The learner’s Responsibilities
To fully commit to the process
 To fully complete everything requested
in the assessment guide
 To involve their manager and team in
their progress
 To ask for help where needed
 To complete and submit the evidence
on time.
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The manager’s role
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To ensure commitment of learner to the assessment
before registering them for the process.
 To track the progress of their learner through regular
meetings and interest shown in completed work
 To give the learner a chance to apply the assessment
in real work situations – ie delegate activities which
support the learning.
 To give succession planning learners a chance to
manage others for one or more projects to exercise
their management muscles and be able to complete
the assessments needed.
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How do I get things started ?
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An order form needs to be faxed to NQ Plus on
0880215565856, indicating your need for assessment, what is
to be assessed and the expected number of learners (please
request this form).
You will be invoiced, and the assessment guide delivered to the
learner at or before the briefing.
A learner briefing visit/phone call will be arranged, or the
client company may elect to perform their own briefing.
On or before the due date, the client company is tasked with the
job of collecting and sending the completed POEs to the
following address: Attention: NQ Plus Networks, Unit D7,
Collingwood Bldg, Black River Park, Fir Street, Observatory,
Cape Town.
LEARNERS MUST MAKE & KEEP COPIES OF THEIR POES.
NO POES WILL BE RETURNED, AND IF THEY GO MISSING
IN TRANSIT THIS REMAINS THE LEARNERS'/COMPANY
LIABILITY.
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2009 Prices
BMS/Core Skills Programmes – R2 035 (ex
VAT) per learner, due on placing of
assessment order
 Customer Sense/Business Sense – R375 (ex
VAT) per learner, due on placing of
assessment order
 POWER Assessment support/evidence
collection sessions – R450/hour + travel costs
(only for learners who have attempted
assessment guide)
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