A QC must, in order to achieve the objectives of the NQF—
| (a) | perform its functions subject to this Act and the law by which the QC is established; |
| (b) | comply with any policy determined by the Minister in terms of section 8(2)(b); |
| (e) | develop and manage its sub-framework, and make recommendations thereon to the Minister; |
[Section 27(e) substituted by section 14(a) of Act No. 26 of 2010]
| (f) | in consultation with the SAQA, advise the Minister on matters relating to its sub-framework; |
[Section 27(f) substituted by section 5(a) of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act, 2019, Notice No 1078, GG42646, dated 19 August 2019 - effective 13 October 2023 per Proclamation Notice 139, GG49501, dated 13 October 2023]
| (g) | with regard to level descriptors— |
| (i) | consider and agree to level descriptors contemplated in section 13(1)(g)(i); and |
| (ii) | ensure that they remain current and appropriate; |
| (h) | with regard to qualifications for its sub-framework— |
| (i) | develop and implement policy and criteria, taking into account the policy and criteria contemplated in section 13(1)(h)(i), for the development, registration and publication of qualifications; |
| (ii) | develop and implement policy and criteria, taking into account the policy and criteria contemplated in section 13(1)(h)(iii), for assessment, recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer; |
| (iii) | ensure the development of such qualifications or part qualifications as are necessary for the sector, which may include appropriate measures for the assessment of learning achievement; and |
| (iv) | recommend qualifications or part qualifications to the SAQA for registration; |
| (i) | with regard to quality assurance within its sub-framework— |
| (i) | develop and implement policy for quality assurance; |
| (ii) | ensure the integrity and credibility of quality assurance; |
| (iii) | ensure that such quality assurance as is necessary for the sub-framework is undertaken; |
| (iv) | accredit the education institution or skills development provider that complies with all the requirements to offer a qualification or part-qualification registered on the NQF; |
[Section 27(i)(iv) inserted by section 5(b) of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act, 2019, Notice No 1078, GG42646, dated 19 August 2019 - effective 13 October 2023 per Proclamation Notice 139, GG49501, dated 13 October 2023]
| (j) | with regard to information matters— |
| (i) | maintain a database of learner achievements and related matters for the purposes of this Act; and |
| (ii) | submit at no charge to the SAQA and within 30 days after complying with all the requirements applicable to quality assurance relating to the qualification or part-qualification such data in a format determined in consultation with the SAQA for recording on the national learners’ records database contemplated in section 13(1)(l); |
[Section 27(j)(ii) substituted by section 5(c) of the National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act, 2019, Notice No 1078, GG42646, dated 19 August 2019 - effective 13 October 2023 per Proclamation Notice 139, GG49501, dated 13 October 2023]
| (k) | with regard to other matters— |
| (i) | conduct or commission and publish research on issues of importance to the development and implementation of the sub-framework; |
| (ii) | inform the public about the sub-framework; |
| (iii) | perform any other function required by this Act; and |
| (iv) | perform any function consistent with this Act that the Minister may determine. |
[Section 27(k)(iv) substituted by section 14(b) of Act No. 26 of 2010]
