APPETD Association of Private Providers in Education Training

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APPETDAssociation of Private Providers in
Education Training Development

• FET Road Show 2006

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Topics to be covered

• Welcome Introductions
• Introducing APPETD
• Establishing the context
• Understanding the FET Act
• FET Policy
• DOE Registration Process
• QA

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Establishing the FET Band
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF)
LEVELS The NQF currently consists of 8 levels.
Each level is a broad band that can accommodate
a range of qualifications.
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What is FET?
Full Qualification
Vertical
Access
Horizontal learning pathways
FETC Principles
Unit Standards or Whole Qualification
120 Credits 20 language / communications at
L4 20 another language at L3 16 Maths at
L4

• Purpose equipped with
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Values

Uses Formative Summative Assessments
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Purpose of FETCSourced from FETC Policy Document
Competence / Intermediate to high level skills
Facilitate transition from School to Work
FETC Purpose
Basis for further learning
Foundation for entry into HE
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Whos Who?
DOE
SAQA
ETQA Umalusi SETAs / CHE (Not recognised)
Register on NQF
Registrations of college
Accreditation of college
YOU Private Provider
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SAQA

• Roles Responsibilities
• Programmes must be NQF aligned based on unit
  standards refer to Act Section
• Provision of Qualifications Unit Standards that
  are NQF aligned

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DOE

• Purpose
• The Director General of Department of Education
  is the registrar of Private Further Education
  Training colleges.
• Private FET Colleges are therefore accountable to
  the Registrar / DOE for the provision of FET
  Programmes

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Functions of DOE

• Developing implementing the legal framework for
  regulating the provision of Private Further
  Education Training
• Evaluating applications for registrations lodged
  by private FET colleges
• Publishing the Registrars decisions
  determinations in the Government Gazette
• Keeping the public informed about matters
  relating to the regulation of Private FET
  colleges
• Monitoring registered Private FET colleges for
  compliance with the legal framework
• Liaising consulting with SAQA, Umalusi other
  ETQAs on matters relating to the registration of
  qualifications on the NQF as well as quality
  assurance quality promotion in the FET sector
• Publishing at regular intervals a register of
  registered Private FET colleges
• Maintaining an Information Management System for
  the Private FET sector in order to advise the
  Registrar on the size shape of the FET sector
  the extent to which it contributes to the human
  resource development needs of the country

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Umalusi (GENFETQA)

• Is the ETQA recognized by the DOE for
  accreditation of FET providers
• As an ETQA its role is to accredit the FET
  providers
• The accreditation process is based on quality
  assurance policies guidelines from SAQA
• All SETA/CHE accredited providers offering FET
  programmes are therefore required to be
  accredited by Umalusi Refer to Regulations Act
  Chapter 2 Item 10b
• DOE recognizes that to date all mechanisms are
  not in place for Umalusi accreditation
  therefore accepting a letter from the provider to
  Umalusi requesting accreditation of their
  learning programmes
• It is hoped that MOUs between Umalusi SETAs
  will help to expedite the process

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Registration Process

• Regulations for the registration of Private FET
  Institutions based on the FET Act (Legislation)
• Chapter 1 Definitions
• Chapter 2 Requirements for Registration
• Chapter 3 Registration
• Chapter 4 Registration Certificate
• Chapter 5 Responsibility of an Institution
• Chapter 6 Appeals
• Chapter 7 - General

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Chapter 1 - Definitions

• Eligibility can apply if registered in terms of
  the Companies Act eg, PTY Ltd
• Submit application 18 months prior to operating
• Full fee of R500 to be enclosed with application
  (Registrar to acknowledge receipt thereof)

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Chapter 2 Requirements for Registration

• Must fulfill requirements of FET Act
• Name used must be name registered in terms of
  Companies Act. Trading name must be declared
• Sworn declaration against unfair discrimination
  comply with Umalusi not exceed student numbers
  than facility and equipment can reasonably
  accommodate comply with health safety
  provision of sufficient resources for each
  programme quality management system in place
  effective maintenance of all records

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Continued

• Applicant must agree to inspection verification
  of above
• Submit proof of sufficient income to sustain
  duration of programme
• Submit proof of stable financial position
• Become a member of or contributor to a fidelity
  guarantee fund (APPETD will hold this fund)
• Must comply with evaluation done every 3 years
• Must comply with any other process instituted by
  the registrar for monitoring compliance

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DOE considers the following when receiving
applications

• Information declarations provided
• Umalusi requirements met
• Umalusis response
• Acceptable standards for public
• Programmes sites
• Rights of general public
• Interest of FET

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DOE can

• Register
• Grant provisionally Term date
• Impose conditions
• Deny
• Stipulate programmes sites

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Registration Certificate

• Will be for Institutions Legal name or declared
  Trading name
• Will bear the registration no. of provider
• Will bear the Coat of Arms DOE name
• Will bear the Programmes sites
• any conditions
• Must be displayed in prominent position

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Maintenance of Registration
Fulfill Act Requirements conditions
Fulfil Umalusi Requirements
Institution must publish calendar or brochure
Must keep comprehensive academic records
Maintaining Registration
Have evaluation every 3 years
Report on Physical facility Financial
resources Supporting Services Change of
sites Major changes in curriculum
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An Institution must

• Keep comprehensive academic achievement records
• Publish at least once a year a calendar /
  brochure outlining course info for students
  public
• Provide transcript of academic record to student
  on request by student
• Arrange with GENFETQA for copy of certificate if
  requested by student
• Ensure all info on marketing materials are
  accurate
• Not display Coat of Arms, DOE Logo or GENFETQA
  Logo
• Submit annual financial statement auditors
  report by due date to DOE
• Submit certified copy of agreements for
  premises/staff usage between providers
• Lodge appeals in writing within 60 days

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Process for Registration

• In order to be registered the applicant must
• Download Phase A documents from DOE website or
  contact local DOE department
• Submit Phase A to DOE
• On receipt DOE will acknowledge send through
  Phase B
• Website www.education.gov.za

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• Questions

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Contact Details

• Website www.appetd.org.za

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• Thank you!!!

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