TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE

REGISTRATION

All learners entering a learning programme (unit standard based) are required to undergo a comprehensive registration process.  This process entails the loading of data onto the NLRD (National Learners Record Database) which includes their demographic status, experience, previous learning and current educational status. 

Data captured onto the NLRD are used to enhance employer confirmation of employee’s current educational and qualification statuses.  All data that is captured on the NLRD is treated as confidential and also promotes life long learning.  The data is loaded via an accredited training provider quality assuror to the relevant SETA that confirms learner enrolment and achievement status.

Not only is this data important for the employer and learner, but this information is then used by the various SETA’s and department of Labour to issue an annual Sector Skills Plan resulting in better planning and education on a wide scale within the country, thus contributing to the lack of skilled workers as mentioned above.
 

CERTIFICATION

During the training process, evidence of competence is collected (eg. Formative assessments take place.)  At the end of the learning programme, an integrated final assessment is conducted which assesses applied competence in the following components:

• Fundamental competence
• Practical competence
• Reflexive competence

This assessment is thoroughly recorded on approved assessment instruments, and is usually recorded on video.  The appointed registered constituent assessor makes an evaluation and all assessment results are forwarded to the internal moderator (also a registered constituent moderator).

An internal moderator then selects 25% of the evidence portfolios at random and moderates whether the standard of training and assessment was maintained. The internal moderator uses a document review and observation of performance moderation method, and completes a range of SETQAA (Sector Educational Training Quality Assurance Authority) moderation documentation. A range of reports is completed and forwarded to the SETQAA for approval.

Once this process is complete, results are computerised and verification via SETA takes place.  Once endorsed, a competency certificate, which is endorsed by SETQAA, is issued by the accredited training provider.  Please note that this takes some time to complete (approximately 4 to 8 weeks).