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SAQA is serious about sustainable development Sustainable development has been a buzz phrase over the past few years, but how many organisations are taking it seriously? What does sustainable development mean? The most common definition of sustainable development is taken from the Brundtland Report: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs...more Re-registration of NQF registered qualifications The SAQA Board, at the request of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Council on Higher Education (CHE), has taken a decision to re-register all the qualifications and unit standards that reach the end of their registration period on 30 June 2012. The qualifications will be re-registered for a further three years from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2015...more More Level Descriptors roadshows There will be three more level descriptors roadshows held in May. They will be held in Kimberley, Polokwane and Potchefstroom. The purpose of these roadshows is to explain to the public, and education, training and development stakeholders how the level descriptors are to be applied in the qualification landscape. Click here for more information. Click here for the response sheet. Level descriptors roadshow presentation Eight roadshows were held over February and March to explain to the public, and stakeholders in education and training how the level descriptors will be applied. A level descriptor is a statement of learning achievement. Level descriptors provide a description of each of the levels on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The NQF Act No 67 of 2008 made provision for a 10-level framework, whereas the South African NQF previously had 8-NQF levels. Click here to view the presentation Communication and impact in the mission of the NQF On 8 and 9 September 2011 SAQA and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) hosted a symposium that focused on National Qualifications Frameworks. The collection of papers that were presented at the symposium, together with a reflection on the debates,has now been publishedin a SAQA Bulletin and can be downloaded here. A survey on stakeholder perceptions of SAQA What do you think about SAQA? What has been your experience when dealing with SAQA? We would like to evaluate your perceptions of our organisation so that we can find better ways of serving you. We ask that you complete this perception survey. Your response will be held in the strictest confidence. Click here to complete the survey. SAQA hosts Green Paper Colloquium on the Post School Education and Training System SAQA wished to contribute to the important debates raised around the Green Paper as they relate to post school systemic simplification and improved articulation, and hosted a Colloquium on the Green Paper for Post Schooling Education and Training in South Africa on 26 March 2012...more Professional Bodies Update The SAQA Board, at its meeting on 17 March 2012, decided that the policy and criteria for the recognition of professional bodies and the registration of professional designations must first be finalised before making any decisions based on the policy. The Board furthermore expressed its appreciation to the bodies that formed part of the pilot group as it met the Board’s expectations in revealing those aspects of the policy and criteria, as well as the SAQA systems, which must be firmed up...more
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