One of the most important aims of the NQF is to protect the general public from abuse by bogus education providers. By developing an understanding of the NQF, you can make assumptions about ...

Terminology related to education in South Africa can often be very confusing, particularly when learners and prospective students need to consider the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and talk ...

It’s generally accepted that a child must begin their schooling journey at primary school, then it’s off to high school where they will choose the subjects that will be in line with their future ...

The Department of Basic Education has called for comments on the introduction of the General Education Certificate (GEC) for Grade 9 pupils. The GEC is the qualification at level 1 on the National ...

For many South Africans receiving a Matric or National Senior Certificate is a defining moment in their lives and a potential ticket into tertiary education. However, this qualification is not the ...

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has proposed 13 new occupational qualifications, which are available for public comment. These qualifications range from National Qualification ...

The gazetting of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) Policy of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) on 29 October 2021 represented a huge step forward for occupational training ...