Portfolio Committee of Higher Education and Training Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Higher Education and Training 25 March 2015 QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

GOVERNING LEGISLATION—A REMINDER The Skills Development Act (SDA) as amended in 2008 provided for the establishment of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) QCTO listed as Schedule 3A Public Entity 31 December 2010, effective retrospectively from 1st April 2010 QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

GOVERNING LEGISLATION—A REMINDER Thus, according to the Skills Development Act the QCTO has the following main functions: Establishing and maintaining occupational standards and qualifications Designing and developing occupational standards and qualifications and submitting them for registration on the National Qualifications Framework Ensuring the quality of occupational standards and qualifications and learning in and for the workplace QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

GOVERNING LEGISLATION—A REMINDER In real terms this translates to: Develop and quality assure qualifications Manage the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) Certification of successful learners QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages Occupational qualifications which includes the trades Occupational qualifications must consist of 3 components—knowledge, practical, work experience QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages (continued) Legacy unit standards based qualifications, wherein the QCTO has developed a plan (agreed to by the DHET) to withdraw the SETA delegated quality assurance functions Legacy provider based qualifications For both types listed above , plans are underway to either de-register or convert to occupational qualifications QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages (continued) Legacy NATED (N4 to N6) qualifications As these qualifications tend not to receive the esteem of industry, their total revamp into occupational qualifications has commenced with the DHET a partner in the process QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

LEGISLATION THAT GUIDES THE QCTO OUTPUT The National Development Plan (NDP) which connects various aspects of South Africa’s social and economic development issues. To this end the NDP supports the Human Resources Development Strategy, where two of the outcomes are of particular importance to the QCTO: Strengthen the TVET College system Education/Industry Partnerships QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

LEGISLATION THAT GUIDES THE QCTO OUTPUT The White Paper also significantly impacts the QCTO’s output with the following expressions: Stronger & more cooperative relationship between education & training institutions & workplace Strengthened & expanded TVET College system Review & rationalise of occupational qualifications Improve quality assurance processes & standardisation across the sub-framework Continue to standardise curricula development QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20 In respect of accomplishing its mandate the work of the QCTO over the next 5 years is encapsulated in the following Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goals--- Goal 1--Competent people in priority trades and occupations Goal 2--Create a sustained organisation QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20 It is important to note that in pursuing the Strategic Oriented Outcome goals the QCTO will commence its plans to take back the quality assurance delegations it gave to the SETAs This will serve to simplify the system as the quality assurance services (provider accreditation, issuance of certificates, etc.) will over time be performed by one body (the QCTO) rather than 21 distinct bodies (the SETAs) QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20 AND the QCTO has initiated its provider accreditation system, where all providers apply to the QCTO for accreditation This gives the QCTO direct oversight of the quality of provisioning QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20 The QCTO has commenced establishing its certification system, where at present all trade certificates are issued by the QCTO Now all trade certificates issued look the same containing the familiar red seal that stakeholders prefer QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20 The QCTO Has started the re-engineering of the NATED Programmes (N4 to N6) with the goal to finish the conversion of all Business Studies curricula by end 2016 This conversion will increase the availability of accessible occupational qualifications for grade 12 graduates with the aim to address unemployment issues of a segment of the NEET population and helping to reduce the pressure on the higher education system QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 1 Each of the two programmes that make up the Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal1 have a purpose, a set of strategic objectives and indicators setting targets to be achieved Programme name: Occupational Qualifications Purpose To ensure that occupational qualifications registered are available and ensure Skills Development Providers accredited within a reasonable period so as to ensure that providers in the system are credible Strategic Objective Ensure prioritised occupational qualifications recommended to SAQA for registration on the OQSF, which are utilised and effectively managed. QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 1 Purpose and strategic objectives for the quality assurance programme Programme name: Quality Assurance Purpose To establish and maintain standards for the Quality Assurance of Assessments and Certification for Occupational Qualifications on the OQSF Strategic Objectives To ensure that the Quality Assurance System for the implementation of registered occupational qualifications is functional, effective and efficient Learner achievement of qualifications on the OQSF quality assured and certificated as prescribed in QCTO policies QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS 2.1.1 Number of prioritised occupational qualifications recommended to SAQA for registration on the OQSF TARGET = 30 for the year Which translates to— Existence of qualifications that ensure on the job training takes place. To date a variety of occupational qualifications exist such as: Library Assistant Tax Technician, which forms part of the BCom Honours program at the University of Pretoria Electrical Line Mechanic, which is a qualification developed with ESKOM to address the need to provide a qualification for the numerous staff performing this work, but who had no official qualification and could not thus proceed to higher ranks QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS And also translates to--- Prioritisation that supports social and economic development needs such as: Strategic Integrated Projects: Bricklayer, Boilermaker, Moulder Trades: Electrician, Plumber Social development: Community Health Worker (Health Promotion Officer), on which the Department of Health has placed 900 learners QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS 2.1.2 % of prioritised registered occupational qualifications with enrolment (based on the new Occupational Qualifications Development Model) monitored TARGET = 100% for the year Which translates to: The QCTO project to promote uptake of occupational qualifications in public TVET Colleges, where the QCTO: Ensures colleges understand how to become accredited providers Work with a consortium lead by JET and the QCTO to help the Colleges understand the processes needed to implement Work Integrated Learning All of this in an effort to strengthen and expand the TVET system QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS 2.1.3 Maximum turnaround time from date of receipt of duly completed accreditation application to date of issuance of accreditation letter to skills development providers TARGET = 40 working days Which translates to: Measuring the efficiency of a system designed to ensure credible providers offer qualifications Ensuring a stringent accreditation system comprising desk top process (compliance issues met) combined with site visit is performed for every provider Maintaining a data base of accredited providers, easily accessible to the public, so that learners are safeguarded from unscrupulous providers QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS 2.1.4 Number of Learner Qualifications Development Facilitators trained to facilitate the development of occupational qualifications TARGET = 40 for the year This is linked to indicator 2.1.1 as having a sufficient number of Qualification Development Facilitators will speed up the development of qualifications QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS 2.1.5 Number of reports on reconstruction N4-N6 part qualifications submitted for consideration to the Qualifications Committee/Council TARGET = 4 for the year Which translates to: The QCTO effort to totally re-engineer NATED 191 N4 to N6 part qualifications The emphasis of the reform of these qualifications is on that segment of the NEET population who have completed grade 12, but cannot access further studies or secure employment QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS 3.1.1 Per cent of assessment centre accreditations processed within the turnaround time TARGET = 100% for the year This is an efficiency measure which translates to: Determining the ability of the QCTO to apply a stringent regime in a timely manner that verifies assessment centres are reputable 2. The use of operations that are free of bottlenecks QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS 3.1.2 Per cent of Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) delegation approvals processed TARGET = 100% for the year AND 3.1.3 Per cent of Quality Assurance Partners (QAP) and AQPs that have been quality assured TARGET = 100% for the year Which translates to: Ensuring that as the QCTO delegates quality functions nationwide that proper assessment instruments are being applied assessment centres are properly regulated In essence, that a credible occupational education system is being formed QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS 3.1.4 The number of quality assurance functions delegated to QAPs and DHET taken up by the QCTO TARGET = as approved by Council This measures the effectiveness of the QCTO plan to take back quality assurance functions delegated to SETAs Which translates to: Simplification of the system as providers, learners, others come to one source (the QCTO) for assistance, processing needs and information rather than to 21 different SETAs QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

PROGRAMME 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS 3.2.1 Per cent of certificates issued within the turnaround time TARGET = 100% for the year AND 3.2.2 Per cent of learner achievement data submitted to NLRD in accordance with NLRD specifications TARGET = 100% for the year These are two efficiency measures which translate to: Measuring the timeliness of the QCTO to perform two culminating functions of a learner’s training: Certification and Upload to the National Learner Records Database QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 2 Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 2 comprises of only one programme---Administration Programme name: Administration Purpose To enable QCTO performance through strategic leadership and reliable delivery of management support services Strategic Objective Institutional capability in place to enable QCTO to deliver its products and services. QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 2 1.1.1 Information and Communication Technology Master System Plan implementation plan approved annually TARGET = An implementation plan for 16/17 approved by the IT Steering Committee The implementation Plan of the MSP will encompass: Business Architecture Initiatives QCTO Business Process Modelling Implementation of the QCTO National Qualifications and Certification systems QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 CERTIFICATION UPDATE CERTIFICATION MATTERS In the first year 2013/14 that the QCTO issued trade certificates under the Manpower Training Act, sections 13 and 28, a total number of 5037 certificates were issued For the period 2014/15 period, approximately 22 600 trade certificates issued. The QCTO from 1 October 2013 started issuing a single National Trade Certificate in terms of Section 26D(4) of the Skills Development Act. These certificates are signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the QCTO. In November 2014, the QCTO completed the migration of certification trade data from the In-Magic System (which was inherited from the DHET) to the QCTO Apprentice Certification system. This also enabled the issuing of replacement certificates in lieu of lost certificates. QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 CERTIFICATION UPDATE The issuing of replacement certificates, previously issued by the SETAs and Training Boards are now the responsibility of the QCTO. Processes to enable this has been successfully put in place. The QCTO commenced with issuing of replacement certificates in December 2014. The QCTO is currently issuing trade certificates within a turnaround time of 3 days and is actively engaging with NAMB and SETAs to establish if there are any certificates outstanding and are clearing such backlogs as identified. This requires engagement with providers and trade test centres managed by the SETAs and Indlela. Currently no trade certification backlogs on the side of the QCTO . QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 CERTIFICATION UPDATE UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG QCTO conducted a ‘Size and Scope’ survey to determine current enrolments and capacity of SETA’s to deliver. The main finding with regard to the issuing of certificates is the delay in the submission of duly completed External moderator /verification reports. These reports include the endorsement of the learner achievements which is a prerequisite for certification. Most SETA’s experience capacity challenges w.r.t External Moderation/verification. Management of Information System (MIS) not able to generate data reports on demand QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 CERTIFICATION UPDATE UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG Name of SETA Trades Full Qualifications 1 AGRISETA  - 211 2 BANKSETA - 3 CATHS SETA 4 CETA  0 5 CHIETA 85 6 ETDP 663 7 EWSETA 150 800 8 FASSET 9 FOODBEV 146 10 FP&M SETA 274 QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG CERTIFICATION UPDATE ** indicates data not verified *** indicates data not submitted UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG Name of SETA Trades Full Qualifications 11 HWSETA  0 12 INSETA 169 13 LGSETA *** 14 MERSETA  330  *** 15 MICT - 16 MQA 228 17 PSETA 18 SASSETA 19041 19 SERVICESSETA 4118** 20 TETA 39418**  532** 21 W&RSETA QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 CERTIFICATION UPDATE UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG Context, at 2014/15 year end 1. Approximately 25 680 certificates outstanding; in the same period approximately 90 000 certificates issued by SETA’s. 2. Approximately 4678 certificates (trades) outstanding; in the same period approximately 22 600 trade certificates issued by QCTO. QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme 2015-2016 MTEF BUDGET 2015/16 – 2017/18 REVENUE 2015/16 (R’000) 2016/17 Projections 2017/18 Allocation – Government Grant R21,848 R23,138 R24,420 SETA Grant R40,000 R70,252 R97,922 TOTAL R61,848 R93,390 R122,342 EXPENDITURE Compensation R34,805 R52,556 R68,848 Goods and Services R24,644 R37,212 R48,748 Capital Expenditure R2,399 R3,622 R4,745 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Programme 2015-2016 MTEF BUDGET 2015/16 – 2017/18 PROGRAMMES 2015/16 (R’000) 2016/17 Projection 2017/18 Occupational Qualifications Management (OQM) R13,665 R20,634 R27,031 Occupational Quality Assurance (OQM) R28,699 R43,335 R56,769 Administration R19,484 R29,421 R38,541 TOTAL R61,848 R93,390 R122,342 QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015 Thank you QCTO presentation to Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015