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About the QCTO
Quality Council for Trades & Occupations
The QCTO is one of the three Quality Councils provided for in the National Qualifications Framework Act (NQF Act No. 67 of 2008).
The QCTO was established under the Skills Development Act as amended in 2008 and became operational on the 1st April 2010 following the publication of Government Gazette No 33059, 1st April 2010
1. Vision
- QCTO vision is to qualify a skilled and capable workforce.
2. Mission
- The QCTO’s mission is to effectively and efficiently manage the occupational qualifications sub-framework in order to set standards, develop and quality assure national occupational qualifications for all who want a trade or occupation and, where appropriate, professions.
3. Values
Innovation and Excellence
- We rise to opportunities and challenges, we continuously learn, we are innovative and we consistently produce work of distinction and fine quality, on time, and in line with our clients’ needs.
Empowerment and Recognition
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- We enable people to make things happen, we encourage and support one another when and where needed, and we celebrate successful accomplishment of work.
Respect and Dignity
- We value and show consideration for all the people we work with, treat one another with kindness and thoughtfulness, and embrace inclusivity.
Ethics and Integrity
- We embrace and practice a moral code of trustworthiness, honesty and truthfulness in everything we say and do, and we honour our promises and commitments.
Ownership and Accountability
- We take ownership of our responsibilities and we answer for our decisions and actions.
Authenticity
- We protect the public by issuing authentic, quality qualifications.
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Why were Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) Established
The SETAs were established in accordance with the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 to manage and administer the Skills Development Levy (SDL) funds within the specific sector. Furthermore, they manage the processes of sector and workplace skills development strategies to develop and improve the skills of the South African workforce. They also provide for learner ships that lead to recognised qualifications.
Why learnerships were established
Learnership Tracking
Why learnerships were established
The Skills Development Act, as amended, and the Skills Development Levies Act are designed to implement structures and processes that will transform skills development in South Africa. Historically, education and training provision did not always link the theory to the practice required in an occupation.
Learnerships are intended to address the gap between education and training provision and the needs of the labour market.
Learnerships seek to address the following labour market issues:
- the decline in levels of employment in South Africa;
- the unequal distribution of income;
- unequal access to education and training, and employment opportunities;
- the effects of race, gender and geographical location on advancement and;
- skills shortages.