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National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)

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Policy for the Certification of Candidate Records on the General and further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-Framework

Chapter 1 : Definitions, Objectives and Application

3. Objectives

 

(1) In order to issue certificates as stipulated in section 17A(6) of the GENFETQA Act, 2001), Umalusi maintains the capacity to—
(a) develop and maintain policies and directives for certification;
(b) maintain acceptable standards for awarding certificates; and
(c) maintain a certification system and infrastructure, including appropriate security arrangements.

 

(2) In compliance with sub-paragraph (1) above, the following objectives are set; to—
(a) determine standards for the certification of qualifications registered on the GFETQSF as certified by Umalusi;
(b) ensure that the standards and requirements for certification are established through rigorous quality assurance processes;
(c) develop and manage the certification of candidate achievement through an appropriate certification programme;
(d) determine the norms and standards for certification through its directives and outline the certification process;
(e) advise the assessment bodies on certification matters; and
(f) ensure compliance of candidate resulting and certification data with policies and relevant legislation.