Qualifying a skilled and capable workforce since 2010
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Our
mandate
Vision
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act Nr. 97 of 1998.
Its role is to oversee the design, implementation, assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, including trades, on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
The QCTO also offers guidance to skills development providers who must be accredited by the QCTO to offer occupational qualifications.
The QCTO is responsible for the following
Establishment and management of the Occupational Qualification Sub-framework
Occupational Qualifications development and maintenance
Accreditation of Skills Development Providers
Accreditation of Assessment Centres
Assessment
Certification
Research and Knowledge Development
Stakeholder Management and Advocacy
Mission
To effectively and efficiently manage the OQSF in order to set standards, develop and quality assure national occupational qualifications for all who want a trade or occupation and, where appropriate, professions.
Values
Innovation and Excellence
We rise to opportunities and challenges, we continuously learn, we are innovative and we consistently produce work of distinction and fine quality, on time, and in line with our clients’ needs.
Empowerment and Recognition
We enable people to make things happen, we encourage and support one another when and where needed, and we celebrate successful accomplishment of work.
Respect and Dignity
We value and show consideration for all people we work with; treat one another with kindness and thoughtfulness, and embrace inclusivity.
Ethics and Integrity
We embrace and practice a moral code of trustworthiness, honesty and truthfulness in everything we say and do, and we honour our promises and commitments.
Ownership and Accountability
We take ownership of our responsibilities and we answer for our decisions and actions.
Authenticity
We protect the public by issuing authentic, quality qualifications.
Occupational learning system process
This is a dual system quality assurance process that ensures that all the relevant role players within the OQSF space understand all process steps required in occupation training. The process model is developed based on the current legislation without trying to re-allocate roles and responsibilities. The QCTO owns the steps highlighted in red.
Downloads
QCTO History & Highlights
QCTO Code of Conduct
OQSF Policy (Rev. Gov Gazette)
CONTACT US
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