QCTO
FAQ's for QCTO
- The requirement for ‘fundamental’ unit standards is a barrier to learner progress
- Does QCTO address unnecessary quality assurance demands for workplaces?
- How will the QCTO quality assure learner achievements?
- What will the QCTO do to raise the quality of assessment?
- Does the design process for design of occupational qualification assist in their credibility?
- How does the QCTO address low / diminishing credibility of SA’s qualifications?
- Will the curriculum become another rod for the back of providers?
- What is the purpose of curriculum?
- How will occupational qualifications be developed?
- Will occupational qualifications compete with other qualifications?
- Are occupational awards on NQF level 6 or 7 called a diploma or a degree?
- On what NQF levels will occupational awards be pitched?
- Will QCTO qualifications differ from qualifications registered on the NQF?
- What will QCTO qualifications consist of?
- Are qualifications registered through QCTO be to different from other qualifications?
- How do we know that the QCTO will not just add another layer of bureaucracy?
- How will the new landscape affect professions that operate within universities?
- Will the QCTO complement the other QCs?
- Why would professional bodies want to participate within the QCTO?
- What is the NOPF and why do we need another framework?
- How does the QCTO concept relate to international trends?”
- How does the QCTO fit in with the Department of Labour, SETAs, etc.?
- What is the scope of the QCTO?
- What is the purpose of establishing the QCTO?
- How will the changes result in an improved response to skills shortages?
- What informed the changed policy?
- How was the NQF implementation reviewed?
- What was wrong with the initial implementation of the NQF?
- Why is the QCTO being established?
Chosen Field of Study
Search here for more information on your chosen field of study
Qualifications Registered
Search here for qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework
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.
Contact our Helpline
The NQF and Career Advice helpline team of highly competent qualification and career advisors is waiting to help you now.
0860 111 673 | help@nqf.org.za
Your qualification
& career guidance centre
What we mean when we say ...
Find an accredited
qualification here.
All your questions answered.
From legislation to regulations to policy
documents and
some.
Who and how to go about getting 
