Adult Basic Education and Training

Training focused on adults with no or incomplete schooling.

Council on Higher Education

Responsible body for higher education related matters.

Education, Training and Development

A term used for all practitioners involved in the facilitation of learning.

Education and Training Quality Assurance bodies

The bodies that are responsible for monitoring accomplishments in the terms of the National Qualifications Framework standards.

National Learners’ Records Database

The National Learners' Records Database (NLRD) is an electronic management information system that facilitates the management of the National Qualifications Framework and enables the South African Qualifications Authority to report accurately on most aspects of the education and training system of South Africa.

Further Education and Training

Training from Level 2 - 4 on the National Qualifications Framework.

General Education and Training

Training at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Higher Education Quality Committee (of the council on Higher Education)

The statutory body responsible for quality assurance in Higher Education and Training.

Higher Education and Training

Training on Level 5 and higher on the National Qualifications Framework.

National Qualifications Framework

The classifying and organising structure for qualifications in South Africa.

National Skills Authority

The overseeing statutory body of all work by the Sector Education and Training Authorities.

National Standards Body

The statutory body that carries out specific functions related to the registration of national standards and qualifications.

National Skills Fund

The funds that is used for education and training of special target groups.

Outcomes-based Education

An education and training method that focuses on the results of what the learner is able to achieve at the end of the learning activity.

Quality Assurance

The process where all employees comply with the organisation standards and to ensure that these standards are met.

Quality Management System

A system engaged by a company that wants to set internal quality standards.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Assessment of learners' prior learning towards current standards.

The South African Board for Personnel Practice

The SABPP is responsible for qualifications and unit standards in the Human Resources (HR) field.

South African Qualifications Authority

The statutory body that is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the National Qualifications Framework.

Sector Education and Training Authority

The statutory body responsible for administering training and education within a particular sector or industry.

Standards Generating Body

The statutory body responsible to carry out specific functions relating to the establishment of national standards and qualifications.