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Quality AssuranceMoving from quality control to quality
assurance of learning
AgriSETA Conference“What is Quality Learning?”
25 October 2007
Econom
yS
ociety
Labour Market OLS QUALITY
CYCLEImpact assessment
Programmes:
Assessment
Flow of Skills
Report
EnterprisesWorkplaces
SETAsOFO1
2
3
4
5
8
7
6
DoL
NLRD
QCTO
LearnershipsApprenticeshipsSkills programmes (Centres)
CQ OFO
SAQA
Flow of Information
Qualification
Curriculum
&
Provider system
Approved Programmes
ApprovedWorkplaces&
The Context• Revised implementation of the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) – changes in the institutional landscape.– various forms of learning
• Revised SAQA Act to establish– 3 Qualifications and Quality Assurance Councils (QC)
• General and Further Education and Training Qualifications• Higher Education Qualifications• Trade and Occupational Qualifications
– Purpose of QCs is to:• Streamline standards setting and quality assurance• Reduce the number of bodies currently involved in these
processes• Standards setting and quality assurance will now reside
under one roof.
• OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MODEL
• OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
• QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK
Definition of an occupational qualification• Represents the achievement of
– a planned combination of learning outcomes – which is intended to provide qualifying
learners with the applied competence – to practice an occupation and – to provide a basis for further learning.
• Occupational qualifications, developed under the auspices of QCTO,– Contain three components
• Knowledge component• Practical component• Work experience component
Reconfiguring unit standards to meet these needs
Current conception of unit standards in
accordance with NSB Regulations
Inclusive of:Knowledge, TheorySkillsAttitude, valuesContextsCritical OutcomesEssential Embedded Knowledge
Work experience unit standards(Including specialised &
contextually relevant competencies)
Practical unit standards(Including specialised &
contextually relevant competencies)
Knowledge & theory specifications
(Including specialised & contextually relevant
knowledge)
Revised conception for occupational
qualifications:
Separate building blocks, more discretely defined for the different forms of learning that COMBINE to form applied competence
Reconfiguring the qualificationFurther
specialisationCommon / Core Specialisation Credits
Min 20%
Practical standards
Min 20%
Knowledge specifications
Work experience standards
Min 20%
Practical standards
Work experience standards
Knowledge specifications
General Fitter (323201)
All: Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232)z
Common / Core Specialisation
Fitter-Machinist
Mechanic (Diesel)
Fitter-Mechanic
Furtherspecialisation
Chemical
Manufact
Defence
GENERAL FITTER QUALIFICATION
Pump fitterPlant mechanicArmament fitter
Reconfiguring qualification progression
Boilermaker322301requires completion of all three NQF levels
Boilermaker’s assistant- 839101
No Exit Level Outcomes at NQF 3Cannot be linked to specific occupation on OFOLearning is essential & credit bearing for the occupation & qualification at the next level. But (work experience) can include certificated tasks within the trade or occupation.
NQF 4Further
specialisationCommon / Core Specialisation
NQF 3Further
specialisationCommon / Core Specialisation
NQF 2 FurtherspecialisationCommon / Core Specialisation
1
2
3
4
5
7MACHIENERY
OPERATORS & DRIVERS
ENTRY
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
NQFLevel
OFOSkill Level
10
6
5
3
2
1
7
2PROFESSIONALS
3TECHNICIANS &
TRADES WORKERS
4COMMUNITY &
PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS5
CLERICAL & ADMINI-
STRATIVE WORKERS
6SALES WORKERS
8LABOURERS AND ELEMENTARY WORKERS
1MANAGERS
4
2nd Digit
3rd Digit
4th Digit
5+6th Digits
1st DigitMajor Group
Sub-major Group
Computer Numeric Control SetterDiesel MechanicFitter-MachinistFitter-Mechanic Plant MechanicMaintenance Fitter
Minor Group
Unit Group
Occupation323201
323
32
3
Fitter (General)
Aircraft MachinistAutomotive MachinistMetal Machine SetterMetal Turner Milling MachinistRadial Driller
323204
Metal Machinist(First Class)
3232Metal Fitters and
Machinists
Technicians and Trades Workers
Automotive and Engineering Technicians and Trades Workers
Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers
Purpose of the OQF
• Structures qualifications which are designed to address labour market needs.– labour market includes both the economy and
the social development sector.
• Provides for certification of: – Occupational competence;– Meaningful skills sets related to occupations
Characteristics of the OQF are basedon the principle that:• Occupational competence requires
– Relevant general knowledge and theory– General & occupationally relevant practical
skills– Requisite work experience
• in addition to specialised and contextual theory and knowledge
Knowledge & theory • not only the knowledge of the practicalities • also the disciplinary knowledge relevant to the
occupation• connects OQF to the other QFs
The design process which has different stages and takes place at different levels
Occupational learning needs
analysis
Curriculum development
Qualification, unit standards
Programme development
Learning material
development
Registered Qual, US
Learnerships, skills
programmes
Learning programme
development
Providers
SETAs
Prof bodies
Published Curricula
Labourmarket needs
Community of Expert Practitioners
Interactive process
Assessment guide
development
Regulated programmes: apprenticeships, learnerships, skills programmes
Occupational learning needs
analysis
Curriculum development
Qualification, unit standards
Programme development
Learning material
development
Registered Qual, US
Learnerships, skills
programmes
Learning programme
development
Providers
SETAs
Prof bodies
Published Curricula
Labourmarket needs
Community of Expert Practitioners
Interactive process
Assessment guide
development
Regulated programmes: apprenticeships, learnerships, skills programmes
QA of assessment of occupational competence• The QCTO will
– accredit assessment centres – to conduct a final integrated assessment of occupational
competence• Won’t apply to all occupational qualifications.
– assist in the development of banks of assessment items • as an alternative mechanism for standardising assessment
practices nationally. • On-going assessment for credit accumulation will continue
– verification will be integrated into monitoring & evaluation of learning programme delivery
• Accredited centres must offer – RPL assessments and RPL services– May be ISOEs or workplaces– QA of trade testing centres will be delegated to Indlela.
QA of learning programme implementation
• The QCTO will accredit providers in relation to:– Ability to provide the theory/knowledge and practical skills
development components outlined in the curriculum– If not accredited elsewhere – light touch institutional
accreditation• Workplace approval
– ascertain ability of WP to provide work experience component• SETA role is focus on
– monitoring the implementation of programmes in line with DoL regulations
• Regulatory and QA functions of SETAs will be coordinated to use resources more effectively– Involve role players to maximise efficiency
Research, impact assessment, and data analysis
• The QCTO will conduct – research to monitor the effectiveness of learning
interventions in the context of the larger occupational learning system.
– statistical analysis of learner data collected• includes enrolment, completion and certification rates,
and will be analysed in terms of: – providers and workplaces
– assessment centres
– learners
– learning programmes
– qualifications.
Transitional arrangements• The DoL will carry out preparatory work for the establishment
and functioning of the QCTO
• Existing arrangements will continue in the interim unless special arrangements are agreed by all relevant stakeholders
• The DoL will negotiate with SAQA to establish parameters for pilots
• The QA of OQF qualifications will be rolled out on a pilot basis from 2007
• The DoL will clarify the quality assurance roles which the QCTO proposes to delegate to SETAs and other QA agents
• Once SETA QA functions are agreed the DoL will consider such functions when renewing Service Level Agreements. This will help to effect a gradual and well-planned transition.
• Target date for full establishment of QCTO: April 2009
