FAQ’s
The National Qualifications Framework Act, 67 of 2008, provides for the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The NQF is a comprehensive system approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training to classify, register and publish articulated and quality-assured national qualifications and part qualifications.
There are 10 NQF Levels in South Africa. They are divided into three categories:
Levels 1 – 4 equate to high school grades 9 – 12 or vocational training
Levels 5 – 7 are college diplomas and technical qualifications
Levels 7 – 10 are university degrees
Level 1: Grade 9
Level 2: Grade 10 and National (vocational) Certificate’s level 2
Level 3: Grade 11 and National (vocational) Certificate’s level 3
Level 4: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National (vocational) Certificate level 4
Level 5: Higher Certificate and Advanced National (vocational) Certificate
Level 6: Diploma and Advanced Certificates
Level 7: Bachelor’s Degree and Advanced Diplomas
Level 8: Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Qualification
Level 9: Master’s Degree
Level 10: Doctor’s degree (PhD)
Notional learning hours are the estimated time taken by the average student to achieve the specified learning outcomes of the training programme. It includes all learning relevant to achieve the learning outcomes, e.g., direct study, practical and project work, private study and assessment.
The credit provides a means to quantify learning outcomes achieved in notional learning hours at a given level.
- One credit is awarded for 10 notional hours of successful learning activity
- Credit is awarded for achieving the specified learning outcome.
RPL or Recognition of Prior Learning is the skills, qualifications, knowledge and experience you obtained during your lifetime.
The learning experience may have been through formal learning, e.g., college, university or accredited education bodies. You have also gained knowledge during your career, doing short courses or in-house training. You can use these skills and qualifications you already have, to earn credits for formal qualifications.
The RPL process provides an opportunity for you to identify your skills, have them assessed and formally acknowledged in a qualification form.
Delegates who are members of the South African Facilities Management Association (SAFMA) earn CPD points on presenting their certificate of attendance. The Afroteq Academy is a recognised preferred training provider with SAFMA.
A Portfolio of Evidence (POE) is a compilation of academic work and other forms of education evidence assembled to:
- Evaluate coursework quality, learning progress and academic achievement
- Determine whether the student has met the learning standards
- Help students reflect on their educational goals and progress as learners
- Create a lasting archive of academic work products, accomplishments and other documentation
The POE is assessed and moderated by registered industry-related professionals. Once the delegate is found competent, their POE is submitted to the accreditation body to upload the results on the NRF database.
The Afroteq Academy will consider offering payment plans for individuals that enrol for the Occupational Qualification: Facilities Manager programme.
Please e-mail your enquiry and motivation to info@afroteqacademy.co.za for consideration.
All of the Afroteq Academy programmes include the following:
Facilitated In-Person Training
- Training material, in-class exercises and stationery
- Tea/Coffee on arrival and for the mid-morning and afternoon breaks, as well as a light lunch. Please note that there is a surcharge for Kosher and Halaal meals.
- One month of access to the Afroteq Academy online training portal after the training
- Online access to downloadable training material and class activities and view access to complimentary subject-matter videos and the presentation
- Online access to group chats to share ideas, pose questions and interact with delegates and the facilitator
Blended-Online Training
- Electronic training material, in-class exercises
- Two-month access to the Afroteq Academy online training portal per programme during and after the training
- Online access to downloadable training material and class activities and view access to complimentary subject-matter videos and the presentation
- Online access to group chats to share ideas, pose questions and interact with delegates and the facilitator
Delegates are awarded the course credits if they submit a POE for assessment and moderation. Once they have been found competent, they are eligible to earn the credits. These delegates will receive a certificate of attendance, completion and competence.
Delegates who choose not to submit a POE for assessment and moderation will receive a certificate of attendance.
