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QCTOA Discussion on the way forward and implications
for SAAFoST
SAAFoST Northern Branch26 October 2010Michael Davies
Background
SAQA REVIEW
Skills Development
Amendment Act 2008
National Qualification Framework Act 2008
Proclamation No 56 of 12 August 2009
Framework for the National Skills DevelopmentStrategy 2011-16
REVISED AND NEW LEGISLATION
The Skills Development Amendment Act (Act No. 97 of 2 November 1998, as amended 30 April 1999, as amended 14 November 2003, as amended 1 December 2008)
New definitions
LearningMeans the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, values, skill, competence or experience
Learning ProgrammeIncludes a learnership, an apprenticeship, a skills programme and any other prescribed learning programmewhich includes a structured work experience component
Skills Development ProviderMeans a provider of an occupational programme
Occupational QualificationMeans a qualification associated with a trade, occupation or profession resulting from work based learning and consisting of knowledge unit standards, practical unit standards and work experience unit Standards
Occupational Qualifications FrameworkMeans the sub framework for occupational qualifications which forms an integral part of the National Qualifications Framework
TradeMeans an occupation for which an artisan qualification isrequired
REVISED AND NEW LEGISLATION
The National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No. 67 of 2008 promulgated 17 February 2009)
DefinitionThe NQF is a comprehensive system approved by the Minister for the classification, registration, publication and articulation of quality assured national qualifications
Levels
Three Sub Frameworks each with its own Quality Council
New responsibilities for SAQA
NQF
Advanced National Certificate (Vocational)
Eg, National Skills
CertificatesEg,National
Occupational Awards
Doctoral Degree
Masters Degree
Master Postgraduate DiplomaProfessional Qualifications s Degree
Bachelor DegreeAdvanced Diploma
DiplomaAdvanced Certificate
Higher Certificate
In
cl. s
ubje
ct /
unit
certi
ficat
esNational Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
General Education & Training Certificate(Grade 9)
Advanced National Certificate (Vocational) 5
Adult National Senior Certificate
Adult National Senior Certificate
Units of learning to be accumulated
National Certificate (Vocational) 4
National Certificate (Vocational) 3
National Certificate (Vocational) 2
OQ
FLevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 6
Level 5
Level 7
Level 9
Level 8
Level 10
HEQ
FG
FETQF
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
National Skills Development Strategy
Ending poverty through the creation of decent work
Strategic Priorities
Strategic Areas of Focus
i. Speeding up growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods
ii. Massive programme to build economic and social infrastructureiii. Comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land and
agrarian reform and food securityiv. Strengthen the skills and human resource basev. Improve the health profile of all South Africansvi. Intensify the fight against crime and corruptionvii. Build cohesive, caring and sustainable communitiesviii. Pursuing African advancement and enhanced international
cooperationix. Sustainable resource management and usex. Building a developmental state, including improvement of public
services and strengthening democratic institutions
Focus Areas
Equity Impact(Class, race, gender, age, disability, HIV/Aids) Code of decent conductLearning Programmes for Decent WorkProgramme Delivery PartnersWorkplace Skills Plans and Pivotal grants
Four Kinds of Programmes
Programmes to Facilitate AccessPIVOTAL programmesSkills programmes and other non accredited short coursesProgrammes that build the academic profession and engender innovation
Programmes to Facilitate Access
Information and Career GuidanceRecognition of Prior LearningRaising the Base
Pivotal programmes
Pivotal Programmes are those Professional, Vocational, Technical and Academic learning programmes that meet the critical needs for economic growth and social development
The Pivotal programme DiagramProfessional Body
Model
Required Qualification Required for Practice Professional
Co-operative LearningModel
Diploma Model Work Integrated Learning Para Professional
ApprenticeshipModel
Occupational Theory Structured Workplace Learning Trade
InternshipModel
Institution Based Qualification Workplace Learning further access General to Occupation
Skills programmes
Shorter programmes with a specific application or specialisation
Continuing professional development
Programmes that build the academic profession and engender innovation
Educational Professionals development
QCTO APPROACH TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
The development need must be formalised through submission of
application to QCTO
To ensure no overlaps or duplications there will be aStructured development process using:
QCTO-registered qualification design facilitatorNational Organising Progression Framework & OFOOFO occupational descriptors & OFO Unit group tasksOQF Level descriptorsProcess questions, templates and electronic capturing
system
Level
Typical activities Role Workplace Focus Time
10 Envisioning future scenarios
Visionary leadership Future shape of organisation, industry, profession
10-15 years
9 Set and implement strategies
Leading and directing The 'business landscape' or profession
5-10 years
8 Manage or design systems
Resource management Policy, resource allocation
3-5 years
7 Manage or design processes
Changed practices New technology, systems 1-3 years
6 Develop and implement changes
Optimisation Improvements 6 mth -1yr
5 Maintain efficiencies Stability and consistency
Systems 3-6mth
4 Setup processes and solve process problems
Process management Process data 1-3mth
3 Adjust, maintain and oversee
Procedures Productivity 1wk
2 Monitor, support Operations Machinery 1 day
1 Perform elementary tasks
Task Machines, tools 1 day
OQF LEVEL DESCRIPTORS: USE TO DETERMINE LEVEL OF TASKS
OVERVIEW OF PROCESS
1. Initial research & Scoping
2. Occupational Profile
3. Development Pathway
4. Learning Process Design
5. Qualification Assessment Specifications
6. Qualification & Unit of learning
Appointment of Qualifications quality partner
Curriculum published on NOPF
Published on NOPF
To SAQA registered on NLRD
Ladder of Learning Food and Beverage SGB (CEP)
1
23
4
5
6
79
NQF Level
711909
Food and Beverage Process Machine Operator
399801
Process Controller
399808
Packaging Controller
3511/ 3512
Food/ Bev
Trade
Craft Artisan
New Entrant
Operator
Controller/Artisan/ Supervisor
First Line Manager
Graduate Development Programmes
Continued Professional Development
Engineering Artisan
Induction Raising the Bar
Foundational Learning CertificateMathematical Literacy and Communication
Preparing unemployed for access
Skilled technical operator in Primary or secondary process
Packaging or Process Manager Occupational Process Technician
Supervisor
Technical Specialist
Manager
Technician
Supply Chain Management
Production
Logistics Purchasing
New Product Development
Research And Development
SHEQ ManagerLaboratory
Specialist Occupations after first Degree
Factory Manager
Raw Materials Purchasing Inbound Conversion Inventory Warehousing Distribution Retailer ShopperConsumer
Marketing
Satisfy Demand
Compliance to SpecificationQuality Manager
(Integral part of the sourcing, conversion and supply specifications)
Cost, Quality, Service
Point of Purchase, Range
Merchandising
Create Demand
Management (Supply) (Customer) (Channel) (Brand & Product)Product to Shopper
FormatSize
Product to Consumer
TechnologyBranding
Supply Chain Performance
(Pack to Order) (Forecast)Performance
(Product Specifications)
Development of New ProductResearch & Development Manager
(Integral part of the Innovation Process of the Brands and product
development)
Research and Development Career Progression
New Product Development Technologist
Recruited according to profile, Graduate with specific personality and behavioural traits
New Product Development Manager
Researcher
Research and Development Manager
Technical SpecialistTechnical Specialist may have an engineering background and technical experience and may come from operations
Proposed Graduate Development Programme New Product Technologist
Knowledge ComponentSubjects likeMarketing ManagementConsumer Behaviour and Market Research, Communication, Cost and Management AccountingNutrition, Physiology, Biology, Food legislation and Compliance, Industrial Engineering
Proposed Graduate Development Programme Research and Development
Skills ComponentModules like
Organisational Induction Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementProblem SolvingManaging Meetings,Implementing Project Plans
Proposed Graduate Development Programme Research and Development
Experiential Component
Modules likeTime assisting in a New Project DevelopmentAssisting in Launch Time in Manufacturing environmentTime in researching and understanding ingredients
Quality Assurance Career Progression
Laboratory TechnicianRecruited according to profile, Graduate with specific personality and behavioural traits and is developed to become a generalist to fulfil task as compliance, audit and systems, and to conduct analytical and microbiological testing
Laboratory ManagerQuality Control Supervisor
Quality Assurance Manager
There has been much debate regarding Laboratory Assistants.Laboratory Assistants and Quality Controllers will have a role but will either progress in production or will have to complete a Diploma or Degree to progress in quality
Proposed Graduate Development Programme Laboratory Technician
Knowledge ComponentSubjects likeManufacturing and Supply Chain ManagementCommunicationFinancial ManagementQuality Management and Compliance systemsSHEQ
Proposed Graduate Development Programme Laboratory Technician
Skills ComponentModules likeOrganisational Induction Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementProblem SolvingSampling and Testing MethodologiesWorking on differing Laboratory Equipment andprocesses
Proposed Graduate Development Programme Laboratory Technician
Experiential ComponentModules likeLaboratory workTime working in systems monitoring, complianceTime in Manufacturing environmentTime in all quality control areas of production process
Manufacturing Management
Modules like
Personal Mastery & Communication
Locus of control, Self- awarenessPersonal productivity and time managementProblem solving and decision- makingAssertiveness, Conflict handlingInterpersonal skills in a diverse environmentNegotiation skills, Report Writing, Presentation SkillsConstructive participation in meetings, Career goalsJob competencies, Competency assessment, Personal Development Plans
Manufacturing Management & Continuous Improvement
The role of manufacturing in a systems contextManufacturing methodologies, Manufacturing layouts, Statistical process control, Quality Assurance, Management of costs, Programmes to maintain and improve efficiencies, Fault finding and problem solving, Analysing data to identify opportunities for improvement, Generating and testing improvementOptions, Setting improvement objectives, Developing action plansMaking proposals and recommendationsThe effects of globalisation on manufacturing
Team Leadership
Setting and developing performance goals with team membersMonitoring performance with the teamFacilitating joint problem solving and decision makingTeam building techniques
Performance Management
Leadership theories and their practical applicationSetting performance goals and standards with team membersSetting development plans with team membersConducting and recording performance review meetingsHandling poor performanceCodes of good practice under the Labour Relations ActCategories of dismissal in terms of the Labour Relations ActDispute resolution procedures in terms of the Labour Relations Act
Financial Management
Assets, liabilities, income and expense, Balance Sheets and Income Statements, Financial Analysis for manufacturing managersResource utilization, Profitability, LiquidityEnhancement of operations and identification of growth opportunitiesWorking Capital Management, Budgeting and variance analysisStandard costing
The Competitive Business Environment
The value chain describing the way business is conducted in the sectorThe main “players” in the sector, Companies and their productsProfessional bodies and Associations, Regulatory AuthoritiesAnalysis of competition in the sector, How the company’s customers measure “value”, The market position and competitive advantage of the learner’s company
Overview of In-Service Training example
Pre-Assessment
Personality Profile
CapabilityMathematicsStatisticsCommunication in EnglishFood ChemistryMicrobiologyPhysicsComputer Literacy
Induction
Primary ProcessContextQuality Systems and ProceduresProduct and Process overview(1 Month duration)
Quality/Laboratory/ Systems
Research and Development
LaboratorySampling/ TestingUse of EquipmentMicrobiological testing according to contextEvaluation on Laboratory Best Practice(4 Month duration)
SystemsGMPHACCPISO StandardsAssisting AuditsWriting Sop’sWriting ISO proceduresEvaluation Completing an Audit(6 Month duration)
R/D
Research methodsProduct developmentMarketingLaunch process
(1 Month duration)
LaboratorySampling/ TestingUse of EquipmentFormulation of Ingredients Understanding NutritionEvaluation on Laboratory Best Practice(3 Month duration)
Systems
GMPHACCPISO StandardsWriting Procedures
(1 Month duration)
R/DResearch methodologyProcess EngineeringProduct developmentStudy DesignMarketingInterpretation of Statistical AnalysisValue Analysis projectEvaluation Presentation of results(6 Month duration)
Conclusion Any questions