National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)NoticesPolicy for the Certification of Candidate Records on the General and further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-FrameworkChapter 1 : Definitions, Objectives and Application3. Objectives |
| (1) | In order to issue certificates as stipulated in section 17A(6) of the GENFETQA Act, 2001), Umalusi maintains the capacity to— |
| (a) | develop and maintain policies and directives for certification; |
| (b) | maintain acceptable standards for awarding certificates; and |
| (c) | maintain a certification system and infrastructure, including appropriate security arrangements. |
| (2) | In compliance with sub-paragraph (1) above, the following objectives are set; to— |
| (a) | determine standards for the certification of qualifications registered on the GFETQSF as certified by Umalusi; |
| (b) | ensure that the standards and requirements for certification are established through rigorous quality assurance processes; |
| (c) | develop and manage the certification of candidate achievement through an appropriate certification programme; |
| (d) | determine the norms and standards for certification through its directives and outline the certification process; |
| (e) | advise the assessment bodies on certification matters; and |
| (f) | ensure compliance of candidate resulting and certification data with policies and relevant legislation. |