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Thabo Mokwena

Manager: Curriculum and Learning Programmes Development

tmokwena@merseta.org.za
010 219 3472 / 082 378 6641

Overview

The primary purpose of the Curriculum and Learning Programmes Development Unit (CLPU).

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It is to manage and facilitate the design, development and implementation of Occupational Qualifications, Learning Programmes including Learnerships and Skills Programmes, Courseware, and piloting of any other Learning interventions that supports skills development needs as identified in the merSETA Sector Skills Plan.

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Learnerships

Apprenticeships

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Learnerships / Apprenticeship

  1. Learnerships are Learning Programmes that have a structured learning component and a structured workplace experience component which leads to a qualification registered by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). Learnerships must be associated with a Legacy Qualification, Trade, Profession or Occupation and must be registered with the Director General in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
  2. The QCTO develops and registers Learnerships with the Department of Higher Education and Training in line with the Regulations in terms of Sections 36, 16(d), 17(3) and 17(6) of the Skills Development Act 97 (Act No. 97 of 1998). In terms of the Skills Development Act, An Apprenticeship means a Learnership in respect of a Listed Trade and includes a Trade Test in respect of that Trade. The QCTO develops and registers Learnerships with the Department of Higher Education and Training in line with the Regulations in terms of Sections 36, 16(d), 17(3) and 17(6) of the Skills Development Act 97 (Act No. 97 of 1998).
  3. In terms of the Skills Development Act 1998 (Act 97 of 1998), An Apprenticeship means a Learnership in respect of a Listed Trade and includes a Trade Test in respect of that Trade.

Below is a set of relevant documents related to Learnerships:

Enquiries in respect of Learnerships may be sent to the QCTO at Email address: centraloffice@qcto.org.za and
Tel: 010 219 3493

Termination of Learnership Agreements

In line with the provisions of the Learnership Regulations of 2007 and the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998 as amended Section 17 (4) the CLPU is responsible for the Termination of Learnerships Agreements. The CLPU at merSETA Head Office is responsible for the Termination of “One Sided” Learnership Agreements. The merSETA Regional Offices are responsible for the Termination of “Mutual” Learnership Agreements.

Below is a set of relevant documents related to Terminations:

Skills Programmes

These are programmes that are Unit Standard and Occupationally based that when completed will constitute a credit/s towards a qualification that is registered by SAQA on the OQF. merSETA also registers “Skills Sets” which are unit standard base. Both Skills Programmes and Skills Sets must lead to employable skills within the Sector to be approved. Any employer or skills development provider within the Sector may apply for the registration of a Skills Programme or Skills Set with the SETA. When the training providers apply they should have a supporting letter from the company/industry.

Below is a set of relevant documents related to Skills Programmes:

Courseware/Learning Materials

One of the functions of SETAs as provided for Section10 (1)(c)(2) of the SDA is promoting Learning Programmes by supporting the development of Learning Materials. Fit for purpose Learning Materials to support Unit Standard based sector related qualifications exist. This set of Learning Materials is copyrighted to merSETA and is only made available to Accredited Training Providers of the merSETA. The merSETA continues to support the development of fit for purpose Learning Materials by developing courseware for registered occupational qualifications.

Below is a set of relevant documents related to Learning Materials Development:

Ms Portia Letsoalo is the contact person in respect of Courseware/Learning Programmes and is contactable at Email Address: pletsoalo@merseta.org.za and
Tel: 010 219 3493

Occupational Qualifications Development​

The NQF Act Number 67 of 2008 provides the legislative framework for standards setting and quality assurance in South Africa including the development of Occupational Qualifications. One of the functions of the CLPU is to design and develop fit for purpose occupational qualifications through stakeholder driven processes, ensure that the qualifications are submitted to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for evaluation and approval and are ultimately registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the SAQA. This is a function delegated by the QCTO to the SETA. The merSETA is the Development Quality Partner (DQP) entrusted with the function to facilitate the design and development of occupational qualifications on behalf of the Sector. This function (of being the DQP) can be done by Professional Bodies or Associations within the Sector.

The SETA ensures identification of the required qualifications to meet the Sector skills requirements through the Chambers and then as the DQP facilitates and funds the development. The development is done through Community of Expert Practitioners constituted by Subject Matter Experts from the Manufacturing and Engineering Sector and other relevant Sectors. The SETA then registers Learnerships with DHET against registered occupational qualifications to provide the learning delivery mechanism for the qualifications.

Below is a set of relevant documents related to Occupational Qualification development:

Mr Sibusiso Hlubi is the contact person in respect of Occupational Qualifications Development and is contactable at Email Address: shlubi@merseta.org.za and
Tel: 010 219 3367