Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
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National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act 67 of 2008)NoticesOccupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) PolicyChapter lll : Implementation Date and Transitional Arrangements52 - 53. The implementation date |
| 52. | The implementation of the OQSF will be determined by the Minister of Higher Education and Training. The Minister of Higher Education and Training, in consultation with the QCTO, shall state the date by which all existing qualifications not aligned with the OQSF will cease being offered to new learners by notice in the Government Gazette. |
| 53. | Transitional arrangements for all pre-existing occupational related qualifications have been introduced as follows: |
| 53.1 | Unit standards-based qualifications remain valid until they are replaced or reach the end of their registration period. |
| 53.2 | N4, N5 and N6 part qualifications remain valid, but are currently undergoing revision to ensure they align with the design of an occupational or part qualification (that is, they contain the three required components of knowledge, practical skills and work experience) that leads to an N Diploma. |
