1. EDUCATION AND TRANING QUALITY ASSURANCE ETQA
Rachel Ndlebe
Acting ETQA Manager
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2. Contents 1. Delegation of Authority 2
Contents Delegation of Authority Occupational Qualification Framework 3. Accreditation 4. Verification
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3. Delegation of Function by QCTO
As per delegation of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) SASSETA (or any other SETA) in terms of the NQF Act (Act No.67 of 2008) and Skills Development Act , 1998 (Act no 97 of as amended).
QCTO has delegated Quality Assurance functions to all the SETA’s to manage qualifications in the Occupational Framework
QCTO oversees the Re-alignment and development of new Occupational qualifications
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4. Delegation of Function by QCTO
SASSETA’s continues to accredit training providers for legacy qualifications (which expires 31st June 2020 and others expires 2022)
The legacy qualifications replaced by Occupational Qualification
SASSETA will compile a priority list for re-alignment
Dormant Qualifications will be de-registered
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5. Occupational Qualification Framework
The new Quality Assurance framework
QCTO oversees all Quality Assurance Functions of the occupational qualifications
Development Quality Partners (DQP) manage occupational qualifications development/re-alignment
Assessment Quality Partners (AQP) register Assessors and Moderators
Assessment Quality Partners (AQP) will manage NLRD Upload
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6. Occupational Qualification Process
Development of Occupational Qualification
Stakeholders submit request for Re-alignment /new Qualification Development to SASSETA
SASSETA submit requests to QCTO
SASSETA and QCTO sign an MOU
SASSETA appoint QDF
SASSETA coordinate the re-alignment of Qualification
Submit for approval to QCTO
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7. Occupational Qualification Model
Knowledge Module (KM)
Practical Skills Module (PSM)
Workplace Experience Module (WEM)

8. Registered Occupational QualificationNO
SAQA ID
Qualification Title 1.
98991
OC: Correctional Official 2.
98051
OC: Offender Release and Placement Practitioner 3.
97639
OC: Traffic Officer 4.
105027
OC: Non-Commissioned Police Official 
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9. Submitted Occupational Qualification
Legacy: SAQA ID Occupational Code ID
NC: Security Officer
GSO
Legacy: SAQA ID Occupational Code ID:541402
NC: Close Protector
Close Protection
OC: Traffic Officer
SAQA ID: 97639

10. Qualification in process of Realignment
SAQA ID 50122
SAQA ID 59989
SAQA ID 50541
NC: Military Police
NC: Resolving of Crime
NC: Locksmithing

11. Proposed Qualification for Re-alignment
SAQA ID: NC: Paralegal
SAQA ID: NC: Attorneys Practices
SAQA ID: ND: Policing
SAQA ID: NC Statutory Intelligence
SAQA ID: 58697: Electronic Security
SAQA ID: Specialised Security

12. Deliver on DHET, SAQA and QCTO mandate; Accredit training providers,
The Role of the ETQA
Deliver on DHET, SAQA and QCTO mandate;
Accredit training providers,
Register Assessors and
Register Moderators;
Monitor & Verify Accredited training providers
Certification of Learners
Coordinate and facilitate the Re-alignment/ development of Occupational Qualification within the safety and security Sector

13. Provider Accreditation Requirements
Legislative Compliance (Non-negotiable)
Company Registration Documents (CK)
Tax Clearance Certificate (Valid)
PSIRA Certificate (Security Companies: Current)
Acknowledgement Letter form the QCTO: (Full Qualification)
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14. Provider Accreditation Requirements
Quality Management System (QMS)
Assessment Policy
Moderation Policy
RPL Policy
Learner entry guidance and Support Policy
Re-assessment Policy
Appeal Policy
HR Policy ( Recruitment, Selection& Developmental)
Marketing Policy
Administration Policy
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15. Provider Accreditation Requirements
Financial Administration Policy
Communication Policy
Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Education Training and Development(ETD) Practitioners
Compulsory to have qualified Facilitators/ Instructors
Providers must have a signed MoU with Assessors and Moderators Registered with SASSETA
Site Visit checking compliance
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16. Verification Process
A process of external verifiers to verify the authenticity of learner results in order to confirm or overturn findings
Purpose: Verification is to evaluate compliance amongst accredited providers in order to endorsed / not to endorse learner results
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17. PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT
Verification Process
PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT
Current
Valid
Authentic
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18. Learner Upload its done with National Learner Record Database (NLRD)
Learner Certification
Learner certification is an integral part and critical component of the SASSETA (ETQA)
Learners who have demonstrated competency against qualification /unit standards are certified
Learner Upload its done with National Learner Record Database (NLRD)
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