Presentation to the Portfolio Committee of Higher Education and Training 25 March 2015 QCTO...

Presentation to thePortfolio Committee of Higher Education and

Training

25 March 2015

QCTO presentation to the Portfolio Committee 25 March 2015

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GOVERNING LEGISLATION—A REMINDER

• The Skills Development Act (SDA) as amended in 2008 provided for the establishment of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

• QCTO listed as Schedule 3A Public Entity 31 December 2010, effective retrospectively from 1st April 2010


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Thus, according to the Skills Development Act the QCTO has the following main functions:

•Establishing and maintaining occupational standards and qualifications•Designing and developing occupational standards and qualifications and submitting them for registration on the National Qualifications Framework•Ensuring the quality of occupational standards and qualifications and learning in and for the workplace


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In real terms this translates to:

•Develop and quality assure qualifications•Manage the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF)•Certification of successful learners


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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages

•Occupational qualifications which includes the trades

•Occupational qualifications must consist of 3 components—knowledge, practical, work experience


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Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages (continued)

•Legacy unit standards based qualifications, wherein the QCTO has developed a plan (agreed to by the DHET) to withdraw the SETA delegated quality assurance functions•Legacy provider based qualifications

For both types listed above , plans are underway to either de-register or convert to occupational qualifications


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Types of qualifications the QCTO develops and manages (continued)

•Legacy NATED (N4 to N6) qualifications

As these qualifications tend not to receive the esteem of industry, their total revamp into occupational qualifications has commenced with the DHET a partner in the process


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LEGISLATION THAT GUIDES THE QCTO OUTPUT

• The National Development Plan (NDP) which connects various aspects of South Africa’s social and economic development issues.

• To this end the NDP supports the Human Resources Development Strategy, where two of the outcomes are of particular importance to the QCTO:– Strengthen the TVET College system– Education/Industry Partnerships


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LEGISLATION THAT GUIDES THE QCTO OUTPUT

The White Paper also significantly impacts the QCTO’s output with the following expressions:•Stronger & more cooperative relationship between education & training institutions & workplace•Strengthened & expanded TVET College system•Review & rationalise of occupational qualifications•Improve quality assurance processes & standardisation across the sub-framework•Continue to standardise curricula development


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Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/16 to 2019/20

In respect of accomplishing its mandate the work of the QCTO over the next 5 years is encapsulated in the following Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goals---

•Goal 1--Competent people in priority trades and occupations

•Goal 2--Create a sustained organisation


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It is important to note that in pursuing the Strategic Oriented Outcome goals the QCTO will

commence its plans to take back the quality assurance delegations it gave to the SETAs

This will serve to simplify the system as the quality assurance services (provider accreditation, issuance of certificates, etc.) will over time be performed by one body (the QCTO) rather than 21 distinct bodies (the SETAs)


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AND the QCTO

has initiated its provider accreditation system, where all providers apply to the QCTO for accreditation

This gives the QCTO direct oversight of the quality of provisioning


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The QCTO has

commenced establishing its certification system, where at present all trade certificates are issued by the QCTO

Now all trade certificates issued look the same containing the familiar red seal that stakeholders prefer


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The QCTOHas started the re-engineering of the NATED Programmes (N4 to N6) with the goal to finish the conversion of all Business Studies curricula by end 2016

This conversion will increase the availability of accessible occupational qualifications for grade 12 graduates with the aim to address unemployment issues of a segment of the NEET population and helping to reduce the pressure on the higher education system


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Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 1

Each of the two programmes that make up the Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal1 have a purpose, a set of strategic objectives and indicators setting targets to be achieved


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Programme name: Occupational Qualifications

Purpose To ensure that occupational qualifications registered are available and ensure Skills Development Providers accredited within a reasonable period so as to ensure that providers in the system are credible

Strategic Objective Ensure prioritised occupational qualifications recommended to SAQA for registration on the OQSF, which are utilised and effectively managed.


Purpose and strategic objectives for the quality assurance programme


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Programme name: Quality Assurance

Purpose To establish and maintain standards for the Quality Assurance of Assessments and Certification for Occupational Qualifications on the OQSF

Strategic Objectives

• To ensure that the Quality Assurance System for the implementation of registered occupational qualifications is functional, effective and efficient

• Learner achievement of qualifications on the OQSF quality assured and certificated as prescribed in QCTO policies

PROGRAMME 2 – OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INDICATORS

2.1.1 Number of prioritised occupational qualifications recommended to SAQA for registration on the OQSF TARGET = 30 for the yearWhich translates to—

1. Existence of qualifications that ensure on the job training takes place. To date a variety of occupational qualifications exist such as:

– Library Assistant– Tax Technician, which forms part of the BCom Honours program at the

University of Pretoria– Electrical Line Mechanic, which is a qualification developed with

ESKOM to address the need to provide a qualification for the numerous staff performing this work, but who had no official qualification and could not thus proceed to higher ranks


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And also translates to---

2. Prioritisation that supports social and economic development needs such as:

– Strategic Integrated Projects: Bricklayer, Boilermaker, Moulder

– Trades: Electrician, Plumber– Social development: Community Health Worker (Health

Promotion Officer), on which the Department of Health has placed 900 learners


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2.1.2 % of prioritised registered occupational qualifications with enrolment (based on the new Occupational Qualifications Development Model) monitored TARGET = 100% for the yearWhich translates to:

The QCTO project to promote uptake of occupational qualifications in public TVET Colleges, where the QCTO:•Ensures colleges understand how to become accredited providers•Work with a consortium lead by JET and the QCTO to help the Colleges understand the processes needed to implement Work Integrated Learning

All of this in an effort to strengthen and expand the TVET system


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2.1.3 Maximum turnaround time from date of receipt of duly completed accreditation application to date of issuance of accreditation letter to skills development providers TARGET = 40 working daysWhich translates to:1.Measuring the efficiency of a system designed to ensure credible providers offer qualifications2.Ensuring a stringent accreditation system comprising desk top process (compliance issues met) combined with site visit is performed for every provider3.Maintaining a data base of accredited providers, easily accessible to the public, so that learners are safeguarded from unscrupulous providers


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2.1.4 Number of Learner Qualifications Development Facilitators trained to facilitate the development of occupational qualifications

TARGET = 40 for the year

This is linked to indicator 2.1.1 as having a sufficient number of Qualification Development Facilitators will speed up the development of qualifications


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2.1.5 Number of reports on reconstruction N4-N6 part qualifications submitted for consideration to the Qualifications Committee/Council

TARGET = 4 for the yearWhich translates to:

1.The QCTO effort to totally re-engineer NATED 191 N4 to N6 part qualifications2.The emphasis of the reform of these qualifications is on that segment of the NEET population who have completed grade 12, but cannot access further studies or secure employment


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PROGRAMME 3 – QUALITY ASSURANCE INDICATORS

3.1.1 Per cent of assessment centre accreditations processed within the turnaround time TARGET = 100% for the year

This is an efficiency measure which translates to:

1.Determining the ability of the QCTO to apply a stringent regime in a timely manner that verifies assessment centres are reputable

2. The use of operations that are free of bottlenecks


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3.1.2 Per cent of Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) delegation approvals processed TARGET = 100% for the year

AND3.1.3 Per cent of Quality Assurance Partners (QAP) and AQPs that have been quality assured

TARGET = 100% for the year

Which translates to:Ensuring that as the QCTO delegates quality functions nationwide that• proper assessment instruments are being applied•assessment centres are properly regulated

In essence, that a credible occupational education system is being formed


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3.1.4 The number of quality assurance functions delegated to QAPs and DHET taken up by the QCTO

TARGET = as approved by Council

This measures the effectiveness of the QCTO plan to take back quality assurance functions delegated to SETAsWhich translates to:

Simplification of the system

as providers, learners, others come to one source (the QCTO) for assistance, processing needs and information rather than to 21 different SETAs


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3.2.1 Per cent of certificates issued within the turnaround timeTARGET = 100% for the year

AND3.2.2 Per cent of learner achievement data submitted to NLRD in accordance with NLRD specifications TARGET = 100% for the year

These are two efficiency measures which translate to:

Measuring the timeliness of the QCTO to perform two culminating functions of a learner’s training:•Certification and•Upload to the National Learner Records Database


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Strategic Outcomes Oriented Goal 2 comprises of only one programme---Administration


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Programme name: Administration

Purpose To enable QCTO performance through strategic leadership and reliable delivery of management support services

Strategic Objective

Institutional capability in place to enable QCTO to deliver its products and services.


1.1.1 Information and Communication Technology Master System Plan implementation plan approved annually TARGET = An implementation plan for 16/17 approved by the IT Steering Committee

The implementation Plan of the MSP will encompass:

•Business Architecture Initiatives•QCTO Business Process Modelling•Implementation of the QCTO National Qualifications and Certification systems


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CERTIFICATION UPDATE

CERTIFICATION MATTERS

•In the first year 2013/14 that the QCTO issued trade certificates under the Manpower Training Act, sections 13 and 28, a total number of 5037 certificates were issued•For the period 2014/15 period, approximately 22 600 trade certificates issued.•The QCTO from 1 October 2013 started issuing a single National Trade Certificate in terms of Section 26D(4) of the Skills Development Act. These certificates are signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the QCTO.•In November 2014, the QCTO completed the migration of certification trade data from the In-Magic System (which was inherited from the DHET) to the QCTO Apprentice Certification system. This also enabled the issuing of replacement certificates in lieu of lost certificates.


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• The issuing of replacement certificates, previously issued by the SETAs and Training Boards are now the responsibility of the QCTO. Processes to enable this has been successfully put in place. The QCTO commenced with issuing of replacement certificates in December 2014.

• The QCTO is currently issuing trade certificates within a turnaround time of 3 days and is actively engaging with NAMB and SETAs to establish if there are any certificates outstanding and are clearing such backlogs as identified. This requires engagement with providers and trade test centres managed by the SETAs and Indlela.

• Currently no trade certification backlogs on the side of the QCTO .


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UPDATE ON SETA CERTIFICATION BACKLOG

QCTO conducted a ‘Size and Scope’ survey to determine current enrolments and capacity of SETA’s to deliver.

•The main finding with regard to the issuing of certificates is the delay in the submission of duly completed External moderator /verification reports. These reports include the endorsement of the learner achievements which is a prerequisite for certification. Most SETA’s experience capacity challenges w.r.t External Moderation/verification. •Management of Information System (MIS) not able to generate data reports on demand


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Name of SETA Trades Full Qualifications

1 AGRISETA - 2112 BANKSETA - 03 CATHS SETA 0 04 CETA 0 05 CHIETA 85 06 ETDP - 6637 EWSETA 150 8008 FASSET 0 09 FOODBEV - 14610 FP&M SETA 274 0




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Name of SETA Trades Full Qualifications

11 HWSETA 0 012 INSETA 0 16913 LGSETA *** 014 MERSETA 330 ***15 MICT - 016 MQA 228 017 PSETA 0 018 SASSETA 0 1904119 SERVICESSETA *** 4118**20 TETA 39418** 532**21 W&RSETA 0 0

** indicates data not verified *** indicates data not submitted



Context, at 2014/15 year end

1. Approximately 25 680 certificates outstanding; in the same period approximately 90 000 certificates issued by SETA’s.

2. Approximately 4678 certificates (trades) outstanding; in the same period approximately 22 600 trade certificates issued by QCTO.


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Strategic Plan and

Annual Performance Programme2015-2016

MTEF BUDGET 2015/16 – 2017/18

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REVENUE 2015/16(R’000)

2016/17(R’000)

Projections

2017/18(R’000)

Projections

Allocation – Government Grant R21,848 R23,138 R24,420

SETA Grant R40,000 R70,252 R97,922

TOTAL R61,848 R93,390 R122,342

EXPENDITURE

Compensation R34,805 R52,556 R68,848

Goods and Services R24,644 R37,212 R48,748

Capital Expenditure R2,399 R3,622 R4,745

TOTAL R61,848 R93,390 R122,342

Strategic Plan and

Annual Performance Programme2015-2016

MTEF BUDGET 2015/16 – 2017/18

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PROGRAMMES 2015/16(R’000)

2016/17(R’000)

Projection

2017/18(R’000)

Projection

Occupational Qualifications Management (OQM)

R13,665 R20,634 R27,031

Occupational Quality Assurance (OQM) R28,699 R43,335 R56,769

Administration R19,484 R29,421 R38,541

TOTAL R61,848 R93,390 R122,342

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