National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act 67 of 2008)

Notices

Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) Policy

Chapter ll : The Character of OQSF

40. Naming of qualifications
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Naming conventions of occupational and part qualifications are structured as follows:

 

40.1 First the Type: i.e. Occupational Certificate.

 

40.2 Second the qualification descriptor: i.e. Exact occupational title as per the OFO.

 

40.3 Third the designator (if applicable): i.e. occupational specialisation.

 

40.4 Fourthly, the qualifiyier (if applicable): i.e. the context.

 

40.5 Fifthly, the NQF Level on which the Occupational or part qualification is registered as the descriptor does not reflect the level of complexity of the qualification.

e.g. Occupational Certificate: Chemistry Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Analyst: Mining) NQF Level 5.