Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)NoticesOccupational Qualifications Sub-Framework Policy11. Naming of Qualifications and Qualification types |
| 11.1 | The naming convention of full occupational qualifications is designated as follows: |
| (a) | Firstly, by the Type: e.g. General Occupational Certificate; Elementary Occupational Certificate; Intermediate Occupational Certificate; National Occupational Certificate; Higher Occupational Certificate; Advance Occupational Certificate; Occupational Diploma; Advanced Occupational Diploma; and Specialised Occupational Diploma. |
| (b) | Secondly, by the Qualification Descriptor: e.g. occupation applicable for that qualification. (e.g., Occupational Certificate: Plumber; Financial Markets Practitioner; Pharmacy Technician). |
| (c) | Thirdly, where required, a qualifier may be inserted to specify the qualification specialisation i.e., the discipline/field of study that contributes to the academic/vocational/occupational/professional identity in a particular area/branch of knowledge. The qualifier delineates the context of the qualification or part qualification (e.g., Electrician (High Voltage)). |
| (d) | Fourthly by the NQF Level to indicate the level of complexity of the qualification, e.g., National Occupational Certificate: Rigger, NQF Level 4. |
| (e) | Fifthly, by Credits to indicate the duration of learning required to complete the qualification. |
| 11.2 | The naming convention of part-qualifications is designated as follows: |
| (a) | Firstly, by the Type: i.e. Part Qualification |
| (b) | Secondly, by Name applicable for that part qualification as defined by industry (e.g. Assistant Plumber). |
| (c) | Thirdly, where required, a qualifier may be inserted to specify the part qualification specialisation i.e. the discipline/field of study that contributes to the academic/vocational/occupational/professional identity in a particular area/branch of knowledge. The qualifier delineates the context of the qualification or part qualification (e.g., Domestic). |
| (d) | Fourthly, by the NQF Level to indicate the level of complexity of the part qualification. |
| (e) | Fifthly, Credits to indicate the duration of learning required to complete the part qualification. |
| 11.3 | The naming convention of skills programmes is as follows: |
| (a) | Firstly, by the Type: i.e., Skills Programme. |
| (b) | Secondly, by Name applicable for that skills programme as defined by industry (e.g., Plumber Hand). |
| (c) | A skills programme should not have a name similar to that of a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF. |
