1. Introduction: Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) and Qualifications and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

9. Skills Levels 4, 3, 2, 1 Sales Workers 6 2 Machinery Operators and Drivers 7 2, 1 Elementary Workers 8 4, 3, 2, 1 Clerical and Administrative Workers 5 4, 3, 2, 1 Community and Personal Service Workers 4 4, 3 Technicians and Trades Workers 3 5 Professionals 2 5, 4 Managers 1 Skill level OFO Major Group

10. OFO DIAGRAMME

12. OFO Levels Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers Metal Fitters and Machinists Automotive and Engineering Technicians and Trades Workers Technicians and Trades Workers 2 nd Digit 3 rd Digit 4 th Digit 5+6 th Digits Fitter (General) Computer Numeric Control Setter Diesel Mechanic Fitter-Machinist Fitter-Mechanic Plant Mechanic Maintenance Fitter Aircraft Machinist Automotive Machinist Metal Machine Setter Metal Turner Milling Machinist Radial Driller Sub-major Group Minor Group Unit Group Occupation 323 323201 3232 32 1 st Digit Major Group 3 Metal Machinist (First Class) 323204

21. OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM Economy Society Occupational Learning System QUALITY CYCLE Impact assessment Programmes, interventions Flow of Skills Labour Market Flow of Information DoL OFO 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 Use Enterprises Workplaces SETAs NCPF QCTO NLRD SAQA Curriculum Framework CEPs Provider system Accredited Providers Approved Workplaces & CEPs SETAs Assess-ment

25. OQF against 10-level NQF and other QFs

26. Occupational Qualifications Framework UMALUSI HEQC OQF National Occupational Certificates National Skills Certificates National Occupational Access Certificates (Language) (Mathematics) Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Level 10

30. The conceptual mapping of the role and functions of the NCPF OFO Major 8 Sub-major Group 43 Minor Group 108 Unit Group 406 Occupation 1321 S A Q A N L R D 2 unit groups 4 unit groups 3 unit groups 1 unit group 1 MANAGERS + + + + + - 2 PROFESSIONAL 3 TECHNICIANS 4 COMMUNITY 5 CLERICAL 6 SALES 7 OPERATORS 8 LABOURERS + + 61 Sales Representatives 62 Sales Assistants 63 Sales Support + + + FIELD 01 FIELD 05 FIELD 02 FIELD 03 FIELD 04 FIELD 06 FIELD 07 FIELD 08 FIELD 09 FIELD 10 FIELD 11 FIELD 12 OC 01 OC 05 OC 02 OC 03 OC 04 OC 06 OC 07 OC 08 OC 09 OC 10 OC 11 OC 12 OC 13 OC 14

31. CEPs Curricula Final assessment for occupational competence Quality Assurance Occupational cluster

34. Skills Development and Planning – what is the challenge? ORGANISATION’S FUNCTION Various Structures’ Functions Occupations Occupations Occupations Occupations Occupations Posts Posts Posts Posts Posts Posts Posts Posts Posts Various Structures’ Functions People People People People People People People People People Competence Profile: Terminology/System that promotes ability to monitor and enhance competence. Competence Elements : Experience Qualifications/Workplace Learning Knowledge; Skills; Attitude Professional Registration Physical Ability/Requirements G A P S O L V E CHALLENGE CHALLENGE OFO OFO

35. LEVEL 5: OCCUPATION LEVEL 4: UNIT LEVEL 3: MINOR LEVEL 2: SUB-MAJOR LEVEL 1: MAJOR 2 PROFESSIONALS 21 Arts and Media Professionals 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 24 Education Professionals 231 Air and Marine Transport Professionals 232 Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors 233 Engineering Professionals 234 Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 2343 Environmental Scientists 2344 Geologists and Geophysicists 234301 Conservation Officer 234302 Environmental Consultant 234303 Environmental Research Scientist 234304 Park Ranger

36. LEVEL 5: OCCUPATION LEVEL 4: UNIT LEVEL 3: MINOR LEVEL 2: SUB-MAJOR LEVEL 1: MAJOR EXPERIENCE defined at any level 2 PROFESSIONALS 21 Arts and Media Professionals 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 24 Education Professionals 231 Air and Marine Transport Professionals 232 Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors 233 Engineering Professionals 234 Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 2343 Environmental Scientists 2344 Geologists and Geophysicists 234301 Conservation Officer 234302 Environmental Consultant 234303 Environmental Research Scientist 234304 Park Ranger

37. LEVEL 5: OCCUPATION LEVEL 4: UNIT LEVEL 3: MINOR LEVEL 2: SUB-MAJOR LEVEL 1: MAJOR 2 PROFESSIONALS 21 Arts and Media Professionals 22 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 23 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 24 Education Professionals 231 Air and Marine Transport Professionals 232 Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors 233 Engineering Professionals 234 Natural and Physical Science Professionals 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 2343 Environmental Scientists 2344 Geologists and Geophysicists 234301 Conservation Officer 234302 Environmental Consultant 234303 Environmental Research Scientist 234304 Park Ranger EXPERIENCE defined at any level

38. Occupation Profile Deputy Director Skills: Analytical Knowledge: Business Plan Qualifications: Nat Dip: HRM Professional Registrations: RHRP Physical Ability: No Restriction Experience: 5 years in field of exp Deputy Director: Enviro Managem Skills: Analytical Knowledge: Depart Business Plan Qualifications: Nat Dip: HRM Professional Registrations: RHRP Physical Ability: No Restriction Experience: 5 years Enviro M Mr Joe Soap Skills: Analytical Knowledge: Depart Business Plan Qualifications: Degree: H Science Professional Registrations: RHRP Physical Ability: Sight Disability Experience: 7 years Enviro M Job / Post Profile Expert Advanced Basic Working PDP Training and Development Plan WSP & ATR