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Regional Conference on Quality Assurance of Higher Education in Asia-Pacific
Quality Assurance of Diverse Modes of Learning in Samoa
June 16, 2017
Shenzen People’s Republic of China
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• Background• Quality Assurance System• Modes of Learning• Enhancing Quality and Relevancy• Issues & Challenges• Strengthening Partnerships• Values & Benefits of a Quality &
Relevant PSET
Overview
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SQA Established by SQA Act 2006 & Continued under the SQA Act 2010
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Can be overall summarized as to:• provide policy advice;
• coordinate and regulate qualifications and quality standards;
• promote links and learning pathways, and;
• quality assure PSET in Samoa
SQA’s legislated functions
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“Relevant and quality assured
Post School Education and
Training (PSET) is inclusive and
accessible for all learners in
Samoa. (PSET Strategic Plan 2017/2020)
Vision
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SQA Target Groups
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Post School Education and Training (PSET) is....All forms of education and training activities
that occur outside the school system utilizing any structured mode of delivery. [SQA:2009]
• Target Groups
– PSET Providers
– Formal & Non Formal
– Government Ministries & Corporations
– Non Government Organizations
– Professional Associations
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LEVEL QUALIFICATION
X DOCTORATE
IX MASTERS
VIIIPOSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS, POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATES, BACHELOR WITH HONOURS
VII BACHELORS, GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
VI
DIPLOMAS
V
IV
CERTIFICATES
III
II
I
OVERALL CONCEPT OF THE SAMOA PSET
QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
SQA defines the
characteristics of degrees
and related qualifications
SQA defines the
characteristics of
diplomas and related
qualifications
SQA defines the
characteristics of
certificates and related
qualifications
International
recognition
Quality Assurance Processes
•PSET Provider Registration
•Programme Accreditation
•Qualification Registration on SQF
•Quality Audit
Learners are certified when they meet the
outcome standards of the qualification
either through a programme delivered at an
accredited provider or through a recognised
process that recognises prior learning
THE SAMOA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
Assurance
System
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1. Organisation2. Programme development and
review
4. Financial resources3. Programme delivery
5. Personnel6. Learner information, entry and
support
7. Physical and learning
resources8. Assessment and moderation
9. Reporting learner
achievement10. Research
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Basic Principles
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A. Quality in education and training is best assured by those primarily responsible for
providing the education and training
B. The effectiveness of internal quality assurance processes needs to be externally evaluated to
provide assurance to students and stakeholders
C. Focus on continuous improvement
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Quality Assurance Processes
Registration as Provider of PSET
Accreditation of Programmes
Panel
Quality Audit of
Providers
Recognition of NFL
Qualifications Registration
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Modes of Delivery
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Face to Face Learning (Classroom Teaching)Non Formal Learning On the Job Learning ApprenticeshipODL – with the two universities (1 regional
university and 1 private university)National University of Samoa – number of
courses Then there are students enrolled in
online programmes with universities and providers internationally online, through scholarships etc.
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Activities to enhance
QUALITY PSET through the Delivery Modes...
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• Quality Assurance System- Providers Registration
- Programme Accreditation
- Quality Audit
- Recognition of Non Formal Learning
• Continuous Improvement Approach
• Samoa Qualifications Framework (SQF)
• International Recognition of Qualifications
• Internal and External Review of SQA• Development of National Competency
Standards (NCSs) & Samoa Qualifications (SQs)
• Establishment and Implementation of TVET Trainers Professional Standards
• Staff Professional Development prgrammes
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Activities to enhance RELEVANCE in PSET...
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• Development of National Competency Standards (NCSs) & Samoa Qualifications (SQs) in SDS priority areas
• Establishment of Sector Advisory Groups
• Industry Members as Panel Members
• Development of Qualifications and Standards in Traditional Knowledge and Skills
• Professional Standards for TVET Trainers
• National Moderation system established
• TVET Graduates Tracer Studies
• Employers Survey
• National Competency Standards in Generic Skills
• Periodic Reviews of Qualifications to maintain relevance and currency
• Recognition of NFL Activities
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Issues & Challenges with the Modes of Delivery
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• Communication & Information Sharing
• Curriculum/Programme Development
• Resources (time, human, finance, physical etc…)
• Record keeping of providers
• Culture of ‘Quality’
• Commitment – buy-in
• Territorialism
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Strengthening Partnerships...
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Strengthening Partnerships...
• MoA with PSET providers
• Sector Advisory Groups
• Professional Bodies
• Businesses and Private Sector
• Quality Assurance Panels
• Collection of valid information
• Sharing of information
• Work with PSET providers to be responsive to the needs of our country
• Linkage of skills needs of employers & training needs of PSET
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Registered
Providers
Accredited
programmes
Recognition
Relevancy &
Increased Access
Data – informed
decisions
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Fa’afetai tele lava…..