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The Quality for Trades and Occupation is a quality council established in 2010 in terms of skills development as amended in 2008. The offer guidance to skills development providers.

Do You Need To Write A Trade Test?

Wed, 15/01/2020 - 13:52

The trade test is the last stage in the journey to becoming a fully qualified artisan. Whether you are training to become a plumber, electrician or mechanic you will need to write this formal test in order to receive national recognition in your field.

What Students Should Know Before They Sign Up

Mon, 25/06/2018 - 16:20

Terminology related to education in South Africa can often be very confusing, particularly when learners and prospective students need to consider the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and talk of accreditation and registration. It is however very important that prospective students get to grips with the terminology, as not doing so can have serious implications down the line, an education expert says.

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University Exams Postponed After Disruptive Protests

Mid-year university examinations have been halted due to protests at the Umlazi Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) campus. The university’s executive held a meeting to come up with solutions.

New Student Accommodation Expected To House Thousands

With thousands of tertiary students migrating to the Western Cape's well-known learning institutions, universities have outsourced a portion of their student accommodation. A property development company in Cape Town has already broken ground in launching student housing.

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Higher Education Warns Students Against NSFAS Fraud

As the Higher Education Department continues to work on ensuring that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds are disbursed as conveniently and efficiently as possible among qualifying students in tertiary institutions. The department has warned against any NSFAS-related fraudulent activities that students may perpetrate.

Stellenbosch Student Dissatisfied With Hearing Proceedings

In the first semester of the 2022 academic year, the Stellenbosh University (SU) had made headlines for racism and rape allegations within its student community. One student who laid a complaint is not happy with how things are being handled by a panel appointed to investigate the matter.

NSFAS Funded Student Accomodation To Be Standardised

Bursary-funded student accommodation continues to grow in demand due to an influx of new NSFAS-funded students in tertiary institutions across the country. The Department of Higher Education (DHET) has said that they intend to make changes for this cohort of students.