Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006)

Notices

National Norms and Standards for Funding Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges

H. The Annual Joint DHET-College Planning Process

111 - 112. Forward planning of formula funding
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111.Planning for the three years of the medium term should pay particular attention to bringing enrolments in nationally approved TVET programmes (as described in paragraph 38) in line with national strategies and targets in this regard. Moreover, the planning process should deal with the labour market segment focus, and the representativity of students. Future targets for the representativity of the student population must be set, in particular where it is clear that student groups are under-represented.

 

112.The enrolment targets per programme must be consulted, but ultimately the DHET approves of the programmes and enrolments that are subject to formula funding. The process may involve reprioritising the emphasis placed on private services. For example, the need to increase the utilisation of college infrastructure for the offering of nationally approved TVET programmes may require a college to reduce private training. Planning in this regard should occur with care, taking cognisance of contracts between the college and private clients.