National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act 67 of 2008)

Notices

Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) Policy

Chapter l : The Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework in context

15 - 16. Functions and responsibilities
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15. The QCTO as one of the three Quality Councils performs its functions in accordance with section 27 of the NQF Act, 2008.

 

16. The functions of the QCTO in terms of the SDA are as follows:
16.1 The QCTO must advise the Minister on all matters of policy concerning occupational standards and qualifications.
16.2 The QCTO must perform its functions in terms of this Act and the National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008.
16.3 Subject to any policy issued by the Minister in terms of section 26F, the QCTO is responsible for:
16.3.1 establishing and maintaining occupational standards and qualifications;
16.3.2 the quality assurance of occupational standards and qualifications and learning in and for the workplace;
16.3.3 designing and developing occupational standards and qualifications and submitting them to the South African Qualifications Authority for registration on the National Qualifications Framework;
16.3.4 ensuring the quality of occupational standards and qualifications and learning in and for the workplace;
16.3.5 promoting the objectives of the National Qualifications Framework;
16.3.6 liaising with the National Skills Authority on the suitability and adequacy of occupational standards and qualifications and on the quality of learning in and for the workplace;
16.3.7 liaising with the South African Qualifications Authority, other Quality Councils and professional bodies responsible for establishing standards and qualifications or the quality assurance of standards and qualifications; and
16.3.8 performing any other prescribed function.
16.4 In terms of section 26I, the QCTO may, in writing and subject to such conditions as it may determine, delegate any of its functions to:
16.4.1 the executive officer of the QCTO;
16.4.2 a committee of the QCTO;
16.4.3 the national artisan moderation body established in terms of section 26A;
16.4.4 a SETA; or
16.4.5 any other suitable body.
16.5 The delegation of functions are also in terms of section 32 of the NQF Act, 2008.