PA to the Executive Manager: QR

Umalusi Council sets and monitors standards for general and further education and training in South Africa in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework Act No 67 of 2008 [as amended] and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act No 58 of 2001 [as amended]. The Council is tasked with the development and management of a sub-framework of qualifications for general and further education and training and for the attendant quality assurance. Umalusi is currently responsible for the certification of the following qualifications: Schools: Senior Certificate amended (SCa) continues as a revised qualification for adults National Senior Certificate (NSC) TVET Colleges: National Technical Certificate (N3) National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Adult Learning Centres: General Education and Training Certificate: Adults (GETC) In order to issue learners with certificates that are credible, Umalusi: Develops and evaluates qualifications and curricula to ensure that they are of the expected standard; Moderates assessment to ensure that it is fair, valid and reliable; Accredits providers of education and training, and assessment; Conducts research to ensure educational quality; Verifies the authenticity of certificates