Commissions - ETDP Seta

Day One: Thursday, 24 March 2011 - 14:00 to 17:00 Commissions (Continued)Generalknowledge &theoryGeneralpracticalskillsOccupationspecific practicalskills and theoryWork experienceand IndustryknowledgeAll forms of learningVocational and Occupationaldirected qualificationsWork related learningIntegratedsummativeexternalassessmentcompetenceCertificationGeneralQualifications“Stage 2” learningOther QC’sQCTO and Quality partnersFigure 1: Scope of Occupational Qualifications[20] The QCTO develops occupational qualifications which comprise three elements:a curriculum which enhances the quality and consistency of the provision and internal assessment of each of theforms of learning;the qualification assessment specifications which focus on occupational or specialisation competence and thusenhance the consistency and credibility of the external assessment process; andthe assessable learning outcomes which are captured and registered on the NQF as occupational qualifications andunit standards (QCTO draft policy, 2010).5.15.25.35.4What should the scope of ETDP SETA be with regards to Occupational Qualifications under the QCTO (thisrelates to Quality Development Partner role and in term of meeting industry, organisation and market andsociety needs – SSP)?What are possible models to consider with regards to the role of quality assessment partner for specificoccupations which can fall under the function of ETDP SETA (this relates to quality assessment partner)?How can Quality Assurance be strengthened/ improved to begin aligning to the QCTO mandate? Whatspecific areas are most critical to include e.g. monitoring)?What should ETDP SETA be doing to assist stakeholder engagement or capacity building in relation tounderstanding the new QCTO landscape (Communication, advocacy, provider capacity)?5.5 What occupational qualifications should the ETDP SETA prioritise for development?10