Occupational Qualifications Development
The development of occupational standards and qualifications is one of the QCTO’s main priorities in supporting learning for the workplace.
In accordance with the bill of rights, every citizen has the right to choose their trade, occupation or profession freely. The QCTO’s role is to ensure that there are occupational qualifications that respond to skills development priorities of the country.
The QCTO manages the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF), which is one of the three integrated sub-frameworks of the National Qualifications Framework. SAQA registers occupational qualifications on the OQSF as recommended by the QCTO.
The availability of registered occupational qualifications facilitates skills development that supports labour market needs and developmental state initiatives.