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

1 - 4. A single qualifications framework for a diverse system
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1. The Occupational Qualification Sub-framework (OQSF) is one of three sub-frameworks that comprise the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The NQF is a comprehensive system approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training for the purpose of classifying, registering and publishing quality assured national qualifications, where articulation between and within the sub-frameworks is a noted characteristic.

 

2. The three sub-frameworks are overseen by the following Quality Councils:

 

Sub-framework

Quality Council Responsible

General and Further Education and Training Sub-Framework (GFETQSF)

Umalusi

Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF)

CHE

Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF)

QCTO

 

3. With respect to the Quality Councils, SAQA's role entails but is not limited to:
3.1 Developing a system of collaboration to guide the mutual relations of SAQA and the QCs;
3.2 Developing the content of level descriptors for each level of the NQF (a level descriptor provides a broad indication of learning achievements or outcomes that are appropriate to a qualification at the relevant NQF level);
3.3 Registering a qualification recommended by a QC if it meets the relevant criteria; and
3.4 Developing policy and criteria for assessment, recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit accumulation and transfer (CAT).

 

4. Each of the three sub-frameworks is managed by a Quality Council (QC) with the following general responsibilities:
4.1 Development of qualifications and part qualifications.
4.2 Quality assurance of those qualifications.
4.3 Development and implementation of the following policies for their specific sectors:
i.Recognition of Prior Learning
ii.Credit Accumulation and Transfer
iii. Assessment.
4.4 Recommendation of qualifications to SAQA for registration on the NQF.