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Premier Conference on Corporate Governance. Samuel Isaacs Chief Executive Officer SAQA 7 September 2010. Policy and criteria for Recognising a professional body and for Registering a professional designation for the purposes of the NQF Act of 2008. Overview of presentation. Context

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Premier Conference on Corporate Governance

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  1. Premier Conference on Corporate Governance Samuel Isaacs Chief Executive Officer SAQA 7 September 2010

  2. Policy and criteria for Recognising a professional body and for Registering a professional designation for the purposes of the NQF Act of 2008

  3. Overview of presentation • Context • Purpose and objectives • Definitions • Scope • Policy and criteria for recognising a professional body • Policy and criteria for registering a professional designation

  4. CONTEXT Objectives of the South African NQF • Create an integrated national framework for learning achievements • Facilitate access to and mobility and progression within education, training and career paths • Enhance the quality of education and training • Accelerate the redress of past unfair discrimination in education, training and employment opportunities • Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the nation at large

  5. CONTEXT Governance of the South African NQF Ministry of Higher Education and Training Ministry of Basic Education General and Further Education and Training Quality Council (Umalusi) Council on Higher Education (CHE) Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) SAQA National Skills Authority NQF Forum Sector Education and Training Authorities Statutory and non-statutory professional bodies Providers Learners

  6. CONTEXT Locating professional designations Academic qualification Registration Granting of designation Right to practice and/or Professional qualification Ongoing retention Competence assessment/ examination (formal or informal) CPD, Code of ethics, Fees Including workplace experience STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 Example 1: Teacher BSc & PGCE or BEd Registration with SACE CPD (150 points over 3 years) Example 2: Medical doctor MBCHB Registration with HPCSA CPD, Fees, Ethical Award of practice number Example 3: Plumber 2-year apprenticeship Trade Test Compliance with or learnership towards Register with the Institute of industry National Certificate Plumbing of SA requirements

  7. CONTEXT Professional bodies and professional designations 2008 to 2010 2003 to 2007 2010/11

  8. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES Policy and criteria • Advance the objectives of the NQF • Promote public understanding of, and trust in, professions through the establishment of a nationally regulated system for the recognition of professional bodies and for registration of professional designations • Encourage social responsibility and accountability within the professions relating to professional services communities and individuals. • Promote pride in association for all professions, including traditional trades and occupations. • Promote the protection of the public by professional bodies from malpractice related to the fulfilment of the professional duties and responsibilities of professionals registered with them. • Encourage international best practice for all professions in South Africa, including continuing professional development. • Facilitate access to, and analysis of, data related to professions, including traditional trades and occupations for the purposes and use as prescribed by the NQF Act. • Support the development of a national career advice system. This policy and criteria outlines the manner in which SAQA recognises statutory and non-statutory professional bodies for the purposes of the NQF, as well as the manner in which professional designations from recognised professional bodies are registered on the NQF by SAQA.

  9. DEFINITIONS Policy and criteria • “NQF Act” means the National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No.67 of 2008). • “Occupational qualification” means a qualification associated with a trade, occupation or profession resulting from work-based learning and consisting of knowledge unit standards, practical unit standards and work experience unit standards. • “Professional body” means any body of expert practitioners in an occupational field, and includes an occupational body. • “Professional designation” means a title or status conferred by a professional body in recognition of a person’s expertise and right to practice in an occupational field. • “Provider” means a body that offers any education programme or trade and occupational learning programme that leads to a qualification or part-qualification on the NQF. • “Qualification” means a registered national qualification.

  10. SCOPE Policy and criteria • This policy and criteria applies to all professional bodies in South Africa • In terms of Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 read with paragraphs 13(1)(i)(i), 13(1)(i)(ii) and 13(1)(l) of the NQF Act, and notwithstanding the provisions of any other Act, a statutory or non-statutory professional body shall: • Co-operate with the relevant quality council(s) in respect of qualifications and quality assurance in its occupational field. • Apply in the manner prescribed by SAQA to be recognised as a professional body in terms of the NQF Act. • Apply in the manner prescribed by SAQA to register a professional designation on the NQF.

  11. Policy and criteria for Recognising a professional body for the purposes of the NQF Act of 2008

  12. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Policy “Professional body” means any body of expert practitioners in an occupational field, and includes an occupational body

  13. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Criteria

  14. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Criteria

  15. Policy and criteria for Registering a professional designation for the purposes of the NQF Act of 2008

  16. REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Policy “Professional designation” means a title or status conferred by a professional body in recognition of a person’s expertise and right to practice in an occupational field

  17. REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Criteria

  18. REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Criteria

  19. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Policy and criteria • Where can I find the draft policy and criteria document? • Download from www.saqa.org.za • In the Government Gazette • Request a copy from professionalbody@saqa.org.za • Approach your professional body/association • How do I submit comments? • Email to: professionalbody@saqa.org.za • Fax to: 012 431 5144 • Post to: SAQA, Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145 • Deliver to: 1067 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria • What is the due date? • Submission must reach SAQA before close of business on 15 October 2010 • What happens thereafter? • Comments will be considered by the Professional Bodies Reference Group • Changes will be made • The final document will be presented to the SAQA Board and thereafter to the Minister of Higher Education and Training for approval • Implementation is planned for the 2nd quarter of 2011

  20. Policy and criteria for Recognising a professional body and for Registering a professional designation for the purposes of the NQF Act of 2008

  21. Premier Conference on Corporate Governance Samuel Isaacs Chief Executive Officer SAQA 7 September 2010

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