Frequently Asked Questions
QCs are new sector-based structures responsible for the development and quality assurance of qualifications on the NQF. There are three QCs for the three main sectors namely general and further education and training, higher education, and the trades and occupations sector.
Umalusi is the QC for General and Further Education and Training and encompasses schools and FET colleges
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) is the QC for Higher Education and concerns itself with universities and universities of technology. The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations is the QC for occupations deals with workplace learning and skills development such as learnership programmes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This collection of frequently asked questions (FAQ) provides brief answers to many common questions about the NQF, SAQA, CHE, QCTO and Umalusi.
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