Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998)

Constitutions

Constitution of the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA)

Chapter Six : Standing Committees

35. Education and Training Quality Assurance ("ETQA") Committee
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35.1Composition

 

35.1.1The ETQA consists of six representatives :
35.1.1.1three representatives nominated by organized employers; and
35.1.1.2three representatives nominated by organized labour.

 

35.1.2The ETQA Committee may appoint a chairperson who shall must generally supervise, manage and co-ordinate the functions of the ETQA Committee.

 

35.2Duties and functions—

 

35.2.1the ETQA Committee may:
35.2.1.1develop policies, principles, criteria and guidelines pertaining to AgriSETAs ETQA functions in accordance with the South African Qualifications Authority Act and relevant regulations;
35.2.1.2make recommendations to the Governing Board on the accreditation of providers in the sector or sub-sectors for specific standards or qualifications;
35.2.1.3promote quality amongst the various constituent providers;
35.2.1.4register constituent assessors of national qualifications in the sector or sub-sectors in respect of specific standards or qualifications in terms of such criteria which may be established for this purpose;
25.2.1.5monitor the development of, and requirements for, new standards, qualifications or modifications to existing standards or qualifications for the sector or sub-sectors;
35.2.1.6ensure that AgriSETA maintains an appropriate data base for its quality assurance and certification functions; and
35.2.1.7report to the Executive Committee on such matters as may be necessary.