The Urgent Call to Extend Seta Legacy Qualifications Enrolment Deadline.
CBM Training
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As we near the end of June 2024, a critical transition in South African education and skills development approaches its culmination. This date marks the last opportunity to enrol in all Seta legacy qualifications and unit standards, a move that signifies a shift towards the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) accreditation system. For years, educational providers like CBM Training have supported this transition, assisting both providers and employers in adapting to the new system.
Despite these efforts, the transition has introduced significant challenges. The new QCTO framework has presented limitations in qualification and skills programme options and has revealed a stark shortage of External Integrated Summative Assessments (EISAs) and accredited assessment centres. Additionally, the accreditation application process under QCTO has proven to be lengthy and cumbersome. These hurdles have left many educational providers trapped between the outgoing and incoming systems, with no clear path forward.
The looming deadline poses severe implications. Many providers face the risk of shuttering their operations, placing not only their futures but also the future of South African skills development in jeopardy. The potential ripple effects on corporate Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) spend and compliance levels are significant yet uncertain, affecting both large and small businesses across the nation.
This precarious situation extends beyond educational providers to impact professional practitioners, businesses, and employers who are now at risk of failing to meet their targets and legislative requirements. The repercussions of these challenges could reverberate through operations and BEE Levels, affecting the broader economic and educational landscape of South Africa.
Given the magnitude of these challenges, there is a collective push for a solution that could alleviate the immediate pressures. One such solution is the proposal to extend the June deadline for Seta legacy qualifications and unit standards. By advocating for an extension, stakeholders hope to provide sufficient time for both systems to align more effectively, ensuring continuity and stability for businesses and educational providers during the interim.
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This call to action is not just a request but a plea for collective effort. We invite all stakeholders to review and sign a critical petition advocating for this extension. The goal is to amass 10,000 signatures before submitting this petition to Minister Blade Nzimande, making a robust case for the necessary extension.
The importance of widespread support cannot be overstated. Everyone's voice is crucial in this effort—from providers, trainers, assessors, and moderators to skills development consultants and recruitment specialists. This issue affects us all, and a concerted, unified response is essential to ensure our voices are heard and acted upon.
Providers and all stakeholders are encouraged to use every available channel to spread the word and garner support. Platforms like WhatsApp, email, LinkedIn, and other social media channels are vital in reaching as many people as possible. Your active participation and advocacy are invaluable as we navigate this significant transition.
In conclusion, the situation presents a complex challenge, but also an opportunity for all involved to unite and advocate for a solution that supports the educational and economic health of South Africa. We urge everyone to consider the broader impact of this deadline and to lend their voice to this crucial cause. Your involvement could make a significant difference in shaping the future of education and skill development in South Africa.
Please share this message with your network, and together, let's ensure that our collective future is secure. Your support in signing and promoting the petition is greatly appreciated. Sign the petition here.