Responsible employer actions are falling under the spotlight in this pandemic. Ready or freezing up? The four dimensions of employee well-being are central to employee experience and essential to an engaged and productive workforce during ordinary times. But in the time of COVID, the 4 dimensions - physical, emotional, financial and social, are even more…
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Policy Statement
‘Policy Statement’ for E&T Accreditation
Accreditation seminars cover specific aspects of the legislated 8-core criteria for accreditation in addition to different Quality Councils requirements. The 'Policy Strategy' seminar covers the first criterion 'Policy Statement.' Policy Statement The organisation’s aims, objectives and purposes are clearly communicated. SETAs ensure adherence to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) rules and legislation. They verify that accreditation applicants are able…
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The South African National Qualifications Framework
Here's what SAQA says The National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008 provides for the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Every South African has opportunity to climb the NQF. The NQF is a comprehensive system, approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training, for the classification, registration and publication of articulated and quality-assured national qualifications…
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QCTO Values and Accountability
Organisations use values to guide their actions and maintain fruitful stakeholder relationships. When you engage with the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations, familiarise yourself with their values and use the information to steer discussions. Values can also be used to hold an organisation accountable. Address your issues by referring to these values and use…
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Address Pro-Poor Education Policy
Poverty is complex. 'Money' is not the only distinguishing factor. Family relationships, sense of safety, technology and accents can make some of us poorer than others. Constructing Education Policy Measures to Support Learners and Students from Vulnerable Groups From Basic: Every Child is a National Asset To Higher: Together Moving Post-School Education and Training Forward Data Collection…
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Hiring an accreditation Consultant?
It's essential for organisations to understand and learn about the implications of accreditation themselves rather than hiring a consultant to 'get everything done.' Failure to do so could land you on the same dung heap as countless others who became accredited then crashed within 3 years. Do-It-Yourself Accreditation Support Seminars Public and bespoke Seminars unpack…
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