Category

Narrative Description

Delivery Mode

Learning Site

Learning Achievement

A

Institution-based theoretical instruction alone - formally assessed by the institution

Institutional instruction

Institutions such as universities and colleges, schools, ABET providers

Recognised theoretical knowledge resulting in the achievement of a degree, diploma or certificate issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning

B

Institution-based theoretical instruction as well as some practical learning with an employer or in a simulated work environment - formally assessed through the institution

Mixed mode delivery with institutional instruction as well as supervised learning in an appropriate workplace or simulated work environment

Institutions such as universities and colleges, schools, ABET providers and workplace

Theoretical knowledge and workplace experience with set requirements resulting in the achievement of a degree, diploma or certificate issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning

C

Recognised or registered structured experiential learning in the workplace that is required after the achievement of a qualification - formally assessed by a statutory occupational or professional body

Structured learning in the workplace with mentoring or coaching

Workplace

Occupational or professional knowledge and experience formally recognised through registration or licensing

D

Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that requires a formal contract - formally assessed by an accredited body

Institutional instruction together with structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace

Institution and workplace

Theoretical knowledge and workplace learning, resulting in the achievement of a South African Qualifications Authority registered qualification, a certificate or other similar occupational or professional qualification issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning

E

Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that does not require a formal contract - formally assessed by an accredited body

Structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace which may include some institutional instruction

Workplace and some institutional as well as ABET providers

Credits awarded for registered unit standards

F

Occupationally-directed informal instructional programmes

Structured information sharing or direct instruction involving workshops, seminars and conferences and short courses

Institutions, conferences and meetings

Continuing professional development, attendance certificates and credits against registered unit standards (in some instances)

G

Work-based informal programmes

Informal training

Workplace

Increased understand of job or work context or improved performance or skills