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

B. A Framework for the Public Funding of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

24 - 25. Research, monitoring and planning
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24.Public expenditure on research, monitoring and systems development is important for the success of the new funding system. The following clearly require on-going funding.

 

(a)Research focussing on the effectiveness of public expenditure in the sector.

 

In this respect, comparisons by DHET across programmes being offered, across public colleges, across provinces and between the public and private sectors are important. There should be a strong emphasis on the generation of time series data that can indicate whether the effectiveness of the system is improving. Tracer studies that gauge the success rates of graduates in the labour market should be undertaken. Paragraphs 85 - 87 below deal with the important matter of the costing of TVET College programmes.

 

(b)Monitoring of the sector, and the development of monitoring systems that can improve the relevance and reliability of data.

 

(c)The development and maintenance of a national plan for college enrolments, spending and outputs.

 

This work depends strongly on there being good research and effective monitoring systems. The DHET' s role in determining national strategies for the volume and type of training to be offered, at an aggregate level, in TVET Colleges across the country is crucial.

 

(d)The development of information systems, including financial accounting systems.

 

Given the need for nationally standardised systems, and the cost of developing these systems, this responsibility should rest with the DHET at the national level. This policy has implications for the information systems that are required in the sector.

 

25.The National Skills Authority, established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998, will continue to play an important role in guiding DHET strategies with respect to the funding of TVET. Moreover, the South African Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education and Training (SAIVCET) will, amongst others, provide a much needed support to TVET colleges and the skills development system.