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MustLGSETA · Accreditation · page 1 · LGSETA providers only
The accreditation period of providers approved for pre-2009 qualifications must not be extended beyond 30 June 2027.
All SDPs approved for accreditation must not have their accreditation period extended beyond 30 June 2027.
NOTICE-Discontinuing-of-accreditation-of-SDPs-on-legacy-qualifications.pdf
MustLGSETA · Accreditation · page 1 · LGSETA providers only
LGSETA discontinues all accreditation applications from providers for pre-2009 qualifications from 01 March 2023.
To discontinue all accreditation applications for pre-2009 qualifications from SDPs effective from 01 March 2023.
NOTICE-Discontinuing-of-accreditation-of-SDPs-on-legacy-qualifications.pdf
MayLGSETA · Accreditation · page 1 · LGSETA providers only
Already accredited providers may renew their expired accreditation with LGSETA, provided they have exited learners against the qualifications and unit standards they are accredited for.
Allow already accredited SDPs to renew their expired accreditation with LGSETA, provided that they have exited learners against qualifications and unit standards they are accredited for.
NOTICE-Discontinuing-of-accreditation-of-SDPs-on-legacy-qualifications.pdf
MustLGSETA · Accreditation · page 1 · LGSETA providers only
Accreditation applications received before 28 February 2023 on the online system are concluded by May 2023 at the latest. Those not concluded by May 2023 because the provider did not comply are withdrawn.
All applications received before the 28 February 2023 on the online system be concluded by no later than May 2023. All accreditation applications not concluded by May 2023 as a result of non-compliance by the SDPs be withdrawn.
NOTICE-Discontinuing-of-accreditation-of-SDPs-on-legacy-qualifications.pdf
MustQCTO · Accreditation · National
To be accredited as an assessment centre, an entity must meet all of these conditions: a juristic person under South African law; valid SARS tax clearance if applicable; a compliant Management Information System; safe, secure, accessible premises; occupational health and safety standards; AQP-specified physical and human resources; and any other trade or qualification requirements.
The entity must satisfy the following conditions. 1. Be a juristic person registered or established in terms of South African law 2. Have a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the South African Revenue Service, if applicable 3. Have a suitable and compliant Management Information System in accordance with the QCTO specifications 4. Be safe, secure and accessible to candidates 5. Meet the relevant standards for occupational health and safety 6. Have the required physical resources (eg venue, equipment, machinery or protective clothing) specified by the AQP to assess learners’ competence regarding the occupational qualification or part-qualification 1. Have appropriately qualified human resources as specified by the AQP 2. Make provision for any other requirements specified for the relevant trade, occupational qualification or part-qualification
For assessment centres
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · National
A body seeking accreditation as an assessment centre should be familiar with the qualification it wants to conduct assessments for.
should be familiar with the qualification for which they wish to conduct assessments.
For assessment centres
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · National
The QCTO aims to process all assessment centre accreditation recommendations it receives from AQPs within 30 working days.
process all ACs recommendations received from AQPs within 30 working days.
For assessment centres
MustQCTO · Accreditation · National
An assessment centre is accredited for five years for the new occupational qualifications, and for three years for old trades.
An assessment centre will be accredited for a period of five years for the new occupational qualifications. The accreditation period for old trades is three years.
For assessment centres
MustQCTO · Accreditation · National
Only QCTO-accredited assessment centres may deliver assessments for QCTO certification.
Only accredited assessment centres may deliver assessments for QCTO certification.
For assessment centres
MayMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
SMMEs are exempt from the public liability insurance requirement for one year as part of the development plan. The Accounting Officer may extend the exemption depending on the circumstances.
Public liability insurance (SMME’s are exempted from this clause for one year as part of the development plan. However, the Accounting Officer has the authority to extend the exemption, based on the prevailing circumstances)
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
An accreditation applicant must submit its human resources policies and procedures for staff recruitment, selection and appointment, staff performance management and staff development.
HR Policies and Procedures a) Staff recruitment, selection and appointment policies and procedures b) Staff performance management policy and procedure c) Staff development policy and procedure
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
A provider applying for MICT SETA accreditation must submit: proof of legal entity registration; a tax clearance certificate or Tax Compliance Status; a bank statement (a new provider submits a bank letter not older than 3 months); an OHS certificate or report; an appointed OHS representative and first aider; a bond registration document or valid lease; business insurance (SMMEs exempt); and public liability insurance (SMMEs exempt for one year, which the Accounting Officer may extend).
Legislative Requirements a) Registration as a legal entity b) Tax clearance certificate/ Tax Compliance Status (TCS) c) Confirmation of financial resources (Bank statement). New skills development provider must submit a bank letter from their respective bank which is not older than 3 months) d) Occupational health and safety certificate and/report e) Appointed occupational health and safety representative f) Appointed first aider g) Bond registration document/ valid lease agreement h) Business insurance (SMME’s exempted from this clause) i) Public liability insurance (SMME’s are exempted from this clause for one year as part of the development plan. However, the Accounting Officer has the authority to extend the exemption, based on the prevailing circumstances)
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
A new skills development provider must submit a bank letter from its bank, not older than 3 months, as confirmation of financial resources.
Confirmation of financial resources (Bank statement). New skills development provider must submit a bank letter from their respective bank which is not older than 3 months)
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
An accreditation applicant must submit its quality management system documents: a business plan or constitution for non-profit organisations, and policies and procedures for quality assurance, financial management, document and records management, management system review, resource management, e-learning and occupational health and safety, plus quality management committee documents.
Quality Management System a) Business plan / constitution for non-profit organisations (NPO’s) b) Quality assurance policy and procedure c) Quality management committee documents d) Financial management policy and procedure e) Document and records management policy and procedure f) Management system review policy and procedure g) Resource management policy and procedure h) E-learning policy and procedure i) Occupational health and safety policy and procedure
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ShouldMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
A skills development provider that wants to be accredited by the MICT SETA should apply through the MICT SETA online information systems.
Any skills development provider wishing to be accredited by the MICT SETA should apply via the online information systems:
19571_QUALITY-lr.pdf
MayMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 8 · MICT SETA providers only
SMMEs are exempt from the business insurance requirement for accreditation.
Business insurance (SMME’s exempted from this clause)
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 9 · MICT SETA providers only
An accreditation applicant must submit its assessment management policies and procedures for RPL, assessment, moderation, appeals, certification, and credit accumulation and transfer.
Assessment Management a) RPL policy and procedure b) Assessment policy and procedure c) Moderation policy and procedure d) Appeals policy and procedure. e) Certification policy and procedure f) Credit accumulation and transfer policy and procedure
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 9 · MICT SETA providers only
An accreditation applicant must submit its learning material: a learner guide, a learner POE or workbook, an assessment guide with memorandum, a facilitator guide and a moderator guide.
Learning Material a) Learner guide b) Learner POE / workbook c) Assessment guide with memorandum d) Facilitator guide e) Moderator guide f) Moderator guide
19571_QUALITY-lr.pdf
MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 9 · MICT SETA providers only
An accreditation applicant must submit its learner management policies and procedures for learner recruitment, entry and admission, cancellation, guidance and support, worksite delivery, offsite delivery, learning programme development and evaluation, and grievance and discipline, plus a learner code of conduct.
Learner Management a) Learner recruitment policy and procedure b) Learner entry and admission policy and procedure c) Cancellation policy and procedure d) Guidance and support policy and procedure e) Learner code of conduct f) Worksite delivery policy and procedure g) Offsite delivery policy and procedure h) Learning programme development and evaluation policy and procedure i) Grievance and disciplinary policy and procedure
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 10 · MICT SETA providers only
The skills development provider submits its accreditation application online through the MICT SETA online system together with all the required evidence.
Skills Development Provider submits the application online via the MICT SETA online system and submit all the reqiuired evidence.
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MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 10 · MICT SETA providers only
A provider accredited by another ETQA that wants to offer MICT SETA unit standards or qualifications must apply through its primary ETQA to have its programmes evaluated.
SDPs that are accredited by another ETQA but wish to offer unit standards and/or qualifications belonging to MICT SETA will be required to apply through their primary ETQA to have their programmes evaluated.
19571_QUALITY-lr.pdf
MayMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 10 · MICT SETA providers only
A skills development provider that primarily offers programmes based on qualifications or unit standards in the MICT SETA focus areas (advertising, electronic media and film, electronics, information technology and telecommunications) qualifies for MICT SETA accreditation.
Skills development providers (SDPs) who qualify for accreditation with MICT SETA include those who primarily offer programmes based on the qualifications and/or unit standards in the primary focus areas of MICT SETA.
19571_QUALITY-lr.pdf
MustMICT SETA · Accreditation · page 10 · MICT SETA providers only
In the MICT SETA accreditation process, the skills development provider submits an application to the QCTO for its referral to apply for MICT SETA accreditation.
Skills Development Provider submits an application to the QCTO for their referral to apply for the MICT SETA accreditation.
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MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
A skills programme recorded by the QCTO must include its purpose and rationale and state the minimum requirements to obtain the skills programme.
Skills Programmes recorded by QCTO must, inter alia: 4.7 Include Purpose and Rationale of the Skills Programmes; and 4.8 State the minimum requirements to obtain the Skills Programme.
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
A skills programme must be submitted to the QCTO for recording by a quality partner or a skills development provider.
Skills Programmes must: 5.1 Be submitted to QCTO for recording by Quality Partners or Skills Development Providers;
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
A skills development provider must apply to the QCTO before developing a skills programme.
The Skills Development Provider will apply to QCTO to develop a Skills Programme/s.
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
After the QCTO approves the application, the provider develops the skills programme and submits it to the QCTO.
The Skills Development Provider after receiving an approval from QCTO will develop and submit the Skills Programme to QCTO.
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
A skills development provider or quality partner must tell the QCTO in writing which recorded skills programmes will no longer be offered. Such programmes stay on the QCTO Database as recorded programmes.
Skills Development Providers or Quality Partners will advise QCTO, in writing, of Skills Programmes that will no longer be offered.
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 3 · National
A skills programme submitted for recording must be written in English.
5.3 Be written in English;
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 4 · National
The QCTO runs an extension of scope process for a skills development provider that has a valid accreditation status, so a provider needs valid accreditation to add a skills programme to its scope.
An extension of scope process will be conducted to a Skills Development Provider that has a valid accreditation status.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 5 · National
The rationale of a skills programme should give details of the reasoning that led to identifying the need for the programme.
The rationale should: a. Provide details of the reasoning that led to identifying the need for the Skills Programme;
Skills Programme development guidelines
MayQCTO · Accreditation · page 5 · National
Any skills development provider or quality partner may propose a skills programme.
The Proposer can be any Skills Development Provider or Quality Partner.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 6 · National
The purpose statement should capture what the qualifying learner will know and be able to do on achieving the skills programme.
The purpose statement should capture what the qualifying learner will know and be able to do on achievement of the Skills Programme.
Skills Programme development guidelines
MustQCTO · Accreditation · page 6 · National
The minimum entry requirements to a skills programme must be stated.
The minimum entry requirements to the Skills Programme must be stated.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 6 · National
Entry requirements for a skills programme should be aligned to the approved admissions policies of the institution or provider.
The entry requirements should be aligned to the approved institutional/provider admissions policies.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 6 · National
The rationale should also show how the skills programme meets sector needs, identify typical learners and the occupations they will work in, indicate the learning pathway, and show the benefits to the learner, society and the economy.
b. Indicate how the Skills Programme meets specific needs in the sector for which it is developed; c. Identify the range of typical learners and indicate the occupations, jobs or areas of activity in which the qualifying learners will operate; d. Indicate the learning pathway where the Skills Programme resides; and e. Indicate how the Skills Programme will provide benefits to the learner, society and the economy.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 6 · National
The purpose of a skills programme should describe its context and what it is intended to achieve in the national, professional or career context.
The purpose should describe the context of the Skills Programme and what it is intended to achieve in the national, professional and/or career context.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 7 · National
A skills programme should state any further learning opportunities it leads to.
If the Skills Programme has further learning opportunities, this should be stated.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 7 · National
A skills programme should state the work or self-employment opportunities possible after completing it.
Possible work opportunities or self-employment opportunities after completing the Skills Programme should be stated.
Skills Programme development guidelines
ShouldQCTO · Accreditation · page 7 · National
A skills programme should state any registered qualification that is related to it.
If there is a registered qualification/s that is related to the Skills Programme, this should be stated.
Skills Programme development guidelines