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The era of occupational

qualifications is here

Over two decades later, SETAs are transitioning to
occupational qualifications as the Quality Council for
Trades and Occupations phases out legacy
qualifications.

WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?

The W&RSETA is currently realigning the unit INVITATION
standard-based qualifications that are linked to accredited
training providers. These qualifications have been W&RSETA INAUGURAL
implemented since the inception of the SETAs in 2000. The
process aims to convert historically registered qualifications RESEARCH
into occupational qualifications before the expiration dates.
CONFERENCE
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS STAKEHOLDER
ROADSHOW 2022 The W&RSETA has the pleasure of inviting its stakeholders in the implementation of skills

development programmes in the Wholesale and Retail Sector to the first-ever W&RSETA Research
“Be part of the transition from Legacy to Occupational Qualification Conference. Wholesale and retail companies, institutions of learning, constituent business and
in the Wholesale and Retail Sector” labour organisations and other interested stakeholders including training providers are invited to

this conference.
The W&RSETA invites stakeholder companies, training providers and institutions of training to the information sharing
stakeholder roadshows on the implementation of occupational qualifications in the sector. The SETA will interact with In the main, the Research Conference will create a platform for key stakeholders in skills
stakeholders to advise and guide on the transitional activities and processes as we move from legacy qualifications to
occupational qualifications. Areas of discussion will include the following: development from education, training and academia to engage on solutions to the supply and
demand challenges in the Wholesale and Retail Sector and ways to improve the effectiveness of the
Accreditation – SDP and Assessment Centre | Assessor and Moderator Registration outcomes-based implementation of skills development interventions and initiatives. These
Qualification Development Process | Expiration of Legacy Qualification | Funding Model engagements will be guided by recommendations of research conducted as well as presentations
SSP engagement outcomes and Research Agenda | Non-conformance and QMS Updates from local and international experts.
W&RSETA Learner Enrolment Process The conference will be held under the theme “Building wholesale and retail sector

Participation of key role players will ensure that the W&RSETA and its stakeholders are prepared to transition to the new competitiveness through digitisation for effective skills development”

trajectory of skills development.

Sessions have been scheduled as follows: Details of the DATE: 05 October 2022
conference are TIME: 08H00 – 17H00

Gauteng South & North Western Cape Eastern Cape as follows: VENUE: Century City Conference Centre | 4 Energy
05 August 12 August 16 August Lane, Century City | Cape Town and VIRTUAL
Midrand 2022 Cape Town 2022 East London 2022
Details to follow

Kwa Zulu Natal Free State Northern Cape
17 August 23 August 25 August We look forward to your contribution to enhancing our response to the digital change
Durban 2022 Bloemfontein 2022 Kimberley 2022 drivers through skills development in the Wholesale and Retail Sector.

Kindly confirm your attendance at the earliest convenience but not later than 16 September
2022.
Limpopo Mpumalanga North West
Polokwane 31 August 2022 06 September 09 September To confirm your attendance CLICK HERE
Tzaneen 01 September 2022 Nelspruit 2022 Klerksdorp 2022
Yours in skills development,
Please note that W&RSETA
all sessions will CLICK HERE to confirm your attendance.
start at 09H00.
Relevant enquiries can be emailed to aserumula@wrseta.org.za or
contact your nearest provincial office.

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