National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)

Notices

Policy and Criteria for Credit Accumulation and Transfer within the National Qualifications Framework (as amended, 2021)

Criteria when requirements are not met and for supplementary work to address gaps after CAT processes
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27. Where the CAT comparison process finds overlaps of less than 80% between the content and outcomes of modules/subjects for which credit has already been awarded, and that of the modules/subjects for which credit is sought, the relevant recognised provider must:
a. in choosing not to recognise any credit accumulated, provide clear practical advice to guide learners to diverse learning pathway possibilities to enable their progression in efficient ways; or
b. conduct an RPL process to assess whether the candidate’s non-formal and informal learning has led to the knowledge, skills and experience that address the gap/can be credited without further supplementary work; and
c. if necessary, design supplementary work for the candidate to do in order for the recognition of the credits sought; or
d. arrange for the candidate to do supplementary work elsewhere before credits are recognised; where
e. the supplementary work is described in a formal document that is signed by the head of department/faculty/institution as well as the students involved.

 

28. Short courses and other studies for non-qualification purposes may not be used in CAT processes but may well lead to evidence that could form part of an RPL process conducted in line with SAQA’s policy for implementing RPL, when addressing the gap(s) identified in the CAT process.

 

29. Supplementary work must be determined in a fair, consistent and transparent manner, using credible methods by the recognised providers of education and training.
a. Where an arrangement for supplementary work is established between entities, this arrangement must be governed by a formal agreement between the entity at which the credit will be accepted and the entity that provides the supplementary learning, and
b. Guidance for, and access to, the supplementary work must be provided for the students involved.

 

30. The decision around who bears the costs for the CAT processes as well as for the supplementary work and RPL processes conducted towards addressing the gaps identified in the CAT processes, lies with the recognised provider of education and training – this is a matter for the recognised provider to decide in line with its institutional policies for CAT and RPL.