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SAQA – The South African Qualifications Authority – What Is It?

For those who aren’t in the know, SAQA is the South African Qualifications Authority. SAQA is unlike any other entity in that it is by law, given a legal personality. This particular authority is appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training and consists of 12 members.

Members of SAQA have to meet with some criteria in order to be considered for the position. For instance they must be involved in education and training in some way. They must form part of a professional body and be involved in organised labour. Being involved in organised business as well as organisations that represent development of the community are also positive attributes for interested individuals.

SAQA and the NQF in South Africa

SAQA is tasked with ensuring that the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is both developed and implemented in the appropriate sectors. This particular framework is where qualifications and standards of training or registered. Courses and training centres that offer NQF registered classes generally meet with the standards and qualification guidelines set out by this particular framework and of course SAQA.

There are various NQF levels set out according to the numerous courses and qualifications available in South Africa. For instance, a doctorate would fall into NQF level 8 whereas National Diplomas would fall into NQF level 5. Understanding these levels is as simple as chatting to one of the consultants at Triple E Training.

When chatting to one of our consultants you will find that Triple E Training offers a variety of NQF registered courses which are implemented by SAQA. These courses range throughout all of the National Qualifications Framework levels and are made available across South Africa.

We operate throughout all 9 provinces and make use of over 400 facilitators to professional present out courses and hold classes. We offer to hold classes at our premises or at your business premises should you be offering further education opportunities to your staff members. For a number of our ABET classes we will even travel to rural areas where 4×4 transport or foot are the only ways of accessing learners.

There is no doubt that Triple E Training and our range of NQF courses are just what you need to improve your company’s productivity and empower your employees. When it comes to growth through development you can expect for us to be your number one supporter. We will ensure that you are provided with access to a wide range of well priced courses presented to your staff members or employees by experienced, qualified and professional tutors.

All learners can expect to leave our premises feeling empowered, enlightened and educated. Anyone who has special needs and requirements need only to chat to one of us and we will ensure that we cater to those needs to the best of our ability. If you are looking for more information on courses and classes where NQF is implemented by SAQA in South Africa then look no further. Allow Triple E Training to assist you with your adult education and further training without delay.

The Abet NQF-1 qualification is aimed at the mining sector and providing basic education to labourers who are illiterate and have received little to no education. The purpose of mining qualifications is to give employees basic maths skills and a simple knowledge of scientific principles that THEY will need to deal with in their working lives. The qualification will also enable them to have a better understanding of safety issue within the mining industry. Basic communication skills as well as life orientation will be taught to the learners so that they will be able to function better within their personal lives and working environments.

When choosing a course to provide your employees with Adult Basic Education and Training, it is important to ensure that the course meets with the standards of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The NQF was established to ensure that all education institutions and programmes in South Africa meet the same standard to ensure that all persons in possession of a certificate are equally trained. This standard is vital to learners who would like to further their education as any tertiary education facility will require a standard certification before reviewing a learner for application to the facility. So make sure that you provide the best standard of education to you employees when you choose and education or training course for them to attend.

The advancement of staff in terms of education or in terms of fighting illiteracy has a positive effect on staff morale and has been shown in numerous studies to increase staff loyalty. Nowhere is this more true than when staff are exposed to training in ABET fundamentals. This foundation phase of ABET training will give employees who have been functionally illiterate the tools to ensure that they can both better their lives and become more productive members of the workforce as well as contributing more to their communities and the greater south African society and propelling South Africa into a more prosperous future.

When a learner achieves an NQF 1 qualifications it is a standard of education that compares to that achieved in grades 1 through to 9 or through Adult Basic Education and Training programs. These qualifications will allow the learner the ability to contribute to South African society in a meaningful way, while also allowing them the dignity of being able to find the employment that they desire. Without these basic qualifications the individual will be unable to enjoy the dignity of becoming a productive member of South African society and will therefore not contribute to the growth of the country and overcoming the legacy of Apartheid.

Triple e is one of the Umalusi ABET centres meaning that we have the full accreditation to provide courses on specific subjects and NQF levels. As one of the Umalusi ABET centres we provide high quality education, courses structured according to standards set, have presenters with the necessary qualifications and experience, and make use of approved ABET learning materials. As one of the Umalusi ABET centres we can thus guarantee quality learning for your employees within the SAQA and NQF frameworks, ensuring that qualifications obtained through us will be recognized by industries throughout South Africa. Enrol your employees at one of the top Umalusi ABET centres. Contact us for a quote according to your requirements.

To be an Umalusi training provider with accreditation an ABET centre needs to be listed with Umalusi which is the quality assurance authority for education on general and advanced levels of training as set out in the NQF curricula. NQF stands for the National Qualifications Framework. The purpose of Umalusi is to oversee the quality of training provided by ABET training providers in South Africa. They must see to it that the training providers are accredited and can provide training at a specific level. The training must be provided according to specific education standards, ensuring that the qualification obtained can be recognized throughout the country. This helps with standardisation of education. Triple e is an Umalusi training provider with full accreditation. As such you can expect high quality training according to the NQF standards.

How should you evaluate ABET providers? You can use the tips below to help you evaluate ABET providers:
• Check whether the ABET centre is present on the Umalusi list. It is a full list of ABET providers with accreditation. If the name is not on the list you can contact Umalusi to confirm the centre’s status with them.
• You can also confirm the centre’s accreditation level with Umalusi.
• Check whether the centre is one of the ABET providers that is accredited at the relevant NQF level for the specific course.
• Follow up on the references provided by the centre.

Education on NQF1 level requires specific books and ABET learning materials. Triple e ensures that course attendees will have access to the appropriate ABET learning materials, structured specifically for the NQF1 level. The ABET learning materials for this level include workbooks, facilitation and portfolio building. ABET learning materials are available for all the levels right through the NQF4 and address all the main areas of learning including communication, languages, life orientation, sciences, mathematics, technology, and economic and management sciences. By using the appropriate ABET learning materials for each level we can ensure that learners will not have to purchase additional materials and thus save on stationary and book costs. This is important as many learners simply cannot afford add-on materials.

Help your workers to learn English for the workplace by enrolling them in the Basic English courses presented through Triple e. We provide the courses to help attendees learn English for the workplace entailing oral and written communication. The ABET courses are presented at the premises of the employer at a pre-arranged time schedule that keeps the work hours and shifts of employees in mind. The courses are presented on NQF levels one to four and the attendee obtains certification that is recognized throughout South Africa for each level successfully completed. An assessment is made of the skills level of the attendee prior to enrolment to ensure that the course material and level of instruction are in line with the skills set of the attendee.