National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)Chapter 1 : Definitions, Object and Application of Act3. Application of Act |
| (1) | This Act applies to— |
| (a) | education programmes or learning programmes that lead to qualifications or part—qualifications offered within the Republic by— |
| (i) | education institutions; and |
| (ii) | skills development providers; and |
| (b) | professional designations, |
subject to the limitations prescribed in this Act.
| (2) | Every qualification or part-qualification contemplated in subsection (1)(a) must be registered on the National Qualifications Framework in accordance with this Act. |
[Section 3(2) substituted by section 3(a) of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act, 2019, Notice No 1078, GG42646, dated 19 August 2019 - effective 13 October 2023 per Proclamation Notice 139, GG49501, dated 13 October 2023]
| (3) | Every private education institution or skills development provider offering education and training programme or any component thereof towards a qualification or part-qualification, must be registered by the relevant Department as a private education institution or skills development provider and accredited by the relevant QC to offer such qualification or part-qualification. |
[Section 3(3) inserted by section 3(b) of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act, 2019, Notice No 1078, GG42646, dated 19 August 2019 - not yet effective]