| 4.1 |
After accreditation, the accredited training provider shall forward a copy of the letter of accreditation/provisional accreditation letter and a cancelled letterhead of the accredited provider, to the Chief Inspector for approval under the applicable regulation. |
| 4.2 |
Accredited training providers shall hold valid accreditation issued by an authorised body, in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act, and approval from the Chief Inspector, in terms the Driven Machinery Regulation 18(11) as published under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993. |
| 4.3 |
An accredited training provider’s management representative shall be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System (QMS) as per the accreditation criteria and maintenance of accreditation. |
| 4.4 |
The accredited training provider must comply to the authorised body accreditation criteria and guidelines which include but are not limited to the following: |
| a. |
Approved Quality Management System |
| b. |
Learning Programmes aligned to components of learning / skills programmes, part qualifications or qualifications and submitted and approved by the authorised body. |
| c. |
Registered Assessors and Moderators in line with subject matter area and criteria. |
| d. |
The management representative’s delegated duties and responsibilities, including the authorisation of all certificates of competence. |
| e. |
The delegation of functions and scope of responsibilities for registered facilitator/s or assessor/s under the supervision and control of an accredited training provider, to maintain assurance of management’s support for independent actions and decisions. |
| f. |
The accredited training provider shall ensure that all assessments are carried out with integrity. Measures shall be implemented to ensure that the accredited training provider and its staff are free from all pressures; financial or otherwise that could influence their judgement. |
| g. |
A clearly defined written policy and procedure for the resolution of any conflict that may arise from clients or other parties about the activities of the accredited provider. |
| h. |
The accredited training provider shall ensure confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of its activities. Proprietary rights shall be protected in accordance with Protection of Personal Information Act, No 4 of 2013. |
| i. |
The accredited training provider shall conduct internal moderation on all aspects of its scope of accreditation plan and report to the authorised body external moderator to ensure effective competency declaration of learners. A procedure clarifying whom, when, what and how regarding the internal moderation process shall be conducted. |
| j. |
Submit per electronic data all relevant national learner record database information on a quarterly basis to authorised body. |
NB: All accredited training providers will need to ensure that they have aligned to the approved and updated guidelines from the relevant authorised body.
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