National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act 67 of 2008)NoticesOccupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) PolicyChapter lll : Implementation Date and Transitional Arrangements54 - 60. Qualifications and curriculum |
| 54. | A new qualification or curriculum is one which has not existed before, or one which has been significantly changed in relation to its purpose, outcomes, area of study, mode or site of delivery. |
| 55. | The qualification design process is the basis for the quality assurance of occupational and part qualifications. It is expert-driven and is based on the desired occupational profile. |
| 56. | The development of curricula will be integral to the occupational design process. The curriculum must cover three components: |
| 56.1 | Theory/knowledge; |
| 56.2 | Practical skills; and |
| 56.3 | Work experience. |
| 57. | The curriculum will include guidelines for teaching and learning provision. |
| 58. | The curriculum will include guidelines for the assessment of each curriculum component. |
| 59. | The curriculum will specify the requirements for accreditation of skills development providers and approval of workplaces. |
| 60. | All occupational and part qualifications and curricula must comply with this policy by a date to be determined by the Minister of Higher Education and Training by notice in the Government Gazette. |