National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)Chapter 2 : National Qualifications Framework5. Objectives of NQF |
| (1) | The objectives of the NQF are to— |
| (a) | create a single integrated national framework for learning achievements; |
| (b) | facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within, education, training and career paths; |
| (c) | enhance the quality of education and training; |
| (d) | accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities. |
| (2) | The objectives of the NQF are designed to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the nation at large. |
| (3) | SAQA and the QCs must seek to achieve the objectives of the NQF by— |
| (a) | developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements; |
| (b) | ensuring that South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria, determined by the Minister as contemplated in section 8, and are internationally comparable; and |
| (c) | ensuring that South African qualifications are of an acceptable quality. |