The notice issues a directive on the implementation and transitional arrangements for pre-2009 qualifications, trades and regulatory unit standards under the National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008. It says this is a final transitional arrangement and sets extension periods that are published on the SAQA website, including different periods for pre-2009 qualifications, regulatory unit standards and certain trades.
This may be relevant to learners, providers and sector bodies involved in the transition from legacy qualifications to occupational qualifications.
Evidence from source
DIRECTIVE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRE-2009 QUALIFICATIONS, TRADES, AND REGULATORY UNIT STANDARDS
Supports: Plain summary: the notice issues a directive on these transitional arrangements.
This extension constitutes the final transitional arrangements towards the full implementation of occupational qualifications and skills programmes.
Supports: Plain summary: the notice says these are final transitional arrangements.