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Skills Development Committee Masterclass

Skills Development Committee Masterclass

Master Skills Development Committees Under the Current QCTO-Aligned Framework

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Revised and Updated: 23 October 2026
Date Venue Duration
17 - 18 December 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
25 - 26 January 2027 Kuruman, Northern Cape 2 Days
08 - 09 March 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
12 - 13 May 2027 Pretoria, Gauteng 2 Days
25 - 26 August 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days

Course Objectives

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Course Introduction

Prospen Africa’s Skills Development Committee Masterclass training is intended to equip Skills Development Forum or Committee members with a good understanding of skills development and the need for workplace implementation of skills development initiatives. The training ensures that the Skills Development Committee or Education and Training Development Committee understands their role and function. The course looks at the legal reporting requirements of organisations as per the Workplace Skills Plan reports. 

Skills Development Legislation Including:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the Skills Development Committee 
  • Skills Development Committee Function 
  • The Skills Development Committee’s role in the WSP 
  • The SD Committee’s role versus the HR and Training department’s role 
  • The Skills Development Act 
  • The Skills Development Levies Act 
  • The SAQA Act 

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Skills Development Committee Masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • The function, duties and responsibilities of forum members 
  • The SDA, SDLA, NQFA and the EEA 
  • Recent legislative changes related to skills development, the SETAs and QCTO, including the QCTO’s full replacement of SETAs for qualification management, in effect from 1 July 2026 
  • The structure of qualifications both current and future, including the shift from legacy SETA-aligned qualifications to QCTO occupational qualifications 
  • How to put skills development to work in the workplace 
  • Role of the SDF, WSP’s and ATR 
  • Needs analysis and recognition of prior learning (RPL) 
  • How to choose the right provider and suitable training material, including verifying current QCTO accreditation status for the specific qualification offered 

Who should attend?

  • Members of the Skills Development Committee 
  • Members of the EE Committee 
  • HR Manager and HR Department Staff 
  • Managers Wishing to Get a Better Understanding of Skills Development 
  • Union Reps 
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Skills Development Committee
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Skills Development Committee
  • Skills Development Committee Function
  • The Skills Development Committee's role in the WSP
  • The SD Committee's role versus the HR and Training department's role
  • Bursary approvals and criteria
Skills Development Legislation Including:
  • The Skills Development Act
  • The Skills Development Levies Act
  • The SAQA Act
Legal Framework Governing Skills Development and Employment Equity
  • Laws and strategies linked with skills development
  • South African Qualifications Authority Act (No 58 of 1995)
  • Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998)
  • Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE Act)
Skills Development Structures
  • SAQA
  • SETAs, whose role has shifted following the QCTO's takeover of qualification development, accreditation, and certification — SETAs now continue to manage WSP/ATR submissions, grant allocation, and learnerships, but no longer develop or own qualifications
  • Department of Higher Education
  • QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations), now fully responsible for developing, accrediting, and quality-assuring occupational qualifications under the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF), effective 1 July 2026
Skills Development Mechanisms
  • National Skills Development Strategy
  • National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
  • WSP
  • ATR
Claiming Skills Levy Rebates
  • From 2026, mandatory and discretionary SETA grant funding flows only to QCTO-registered occupational qualifications — employers whose Workplace Skills Plans are still anchored in legacy SETA-aligned programmes risk losing access to levy rebates entirely, making it essential to audit training portfolios and update WSP/ATR submissions to reflect QCTO-aligned qualifications
Assessment
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Under the QCTO framework, occupational qualifications are assessed through an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), conducted at an accredited assessment centre, replacing the assessment approach used for legacy SETA qualifications
Unit Standards
  • Unit Standards
Qualifications
  • Qualifications, noting the ongoing transition to QCTO occupational qualifications, which are often longer and more comprehensive than the legacy programmes they replace
Learnerships
  • Learnerships
  • Learners enrolled in legacy SETA-aligned programmes before June 2024 must complete their studies by June 2027
Skills Programmes
  • Skills Programmes
SARS Tax Rebates
  • SARS tax rebates

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FAQs – Skills Development Committee Masterclass

Build Skills Development Committee expertise covering skills development legislation, WSPs, bursary approvals, committee responsibilities, training, and workplace skills planning.

What is covered in the Skills Development Committee Masterclass?
The masterclass covers the roles and responsibilities of Skills Development Committees, their function in the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), bursary approvals, skills development legislation, and the relationship between the committee, HR and training departments.
Who should attend the Skills Development Committee Masterclass?
The training is suitable for Skills Development Committee members, HR and training professionals, Skills Development Facilitators, managers, supervisors, employee representatives, and professionals involved in workplace skills planning.
What is the role of a Skills Development Committee in the WSP?
The course explains how Skills Development Committees contribute to the Workplace Skills Plan, including identifying training needs, supporting skills priorities, reviewing development initiatives, and contributing to effective skills planning.
Does the course cover skills development legislation?
Yes. The masterclass covers key legislation governing skills development, including the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and SAQA Act, together with the broader legal framework affecting skills development and employment equity.
Does the training explain the difference between the Skills Development Committee and HR?
Yes. Participants examine the respective roles of the Skills Development Committee, HR and training departments, helping organisations clarify responsibilities and improve coordination of workplace skills development activities.
Does the Skills Development Committee Masterclass cover bursary approvals and criteria?
Yes. The programme addresses bursary approvals and criteria as part of the Skills Development Committee's responsibilities, providing guidance on how these decisions fit within broader workplace skills development processes.

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