National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)NoticesOccupational Qualifications Sub-Framework Policy12. Access to and Progression in Occupational Learning |
| 12.1 | All occupational qualifications on the OQSF specify the minimum entry requirements, which include the possibilities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as well as Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT). |
| 12.2 | The QCTO develops and oversees the implementation of RPL and CAT policy for the OQSF context that is aligned to the DHET and SAQA policies, criteria and guidelines for articulation, RPL and CAT. |
| 12.3 | The QCTO will publish its sub-framework policies for RPL and CAT that are aligned to National policies for RPL, CAT and articulation. |
| 12.4 | Within the context of the OQSF, RPL addresses the principles and processes through which the prior knowledge and skills of a person are made visible, mediated, and assessed, for the purposes of: |
| (a) | alternative access and admission to qualifications and/or part-qualifications on the OQSF; and/or |
| (b) | alternative access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA). |