Curriculum Development and Scoping Session

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1 Curriculum Development and Scoping Session

2 Design Quality Partner The QCTO delegates the development and funding of occupational standards and qualifications to the Development Quality Partners (DQPs) Activities of the Development Quality Partner include:- managing the development and revision of occupational qualifications and curricula; managing the development and revision of qualification assessment specifications, in co-operation with the assessment quality partner; compiling a database or coordinating the process of identifying relevant expert practitioners, educationalists and assessors (not limited to own constituency or stakeholders) to participate in the development and verification of occupational curricula and qualification assessment specifications and associated occupational qualifications; 2

3 Assessment Quality Partner The QCTO delegates the assessment and quality assurance of occupational standards and qualifications to the Assessment Quality Partners (AQPs). Activities of the Assessment Quality Partner include the following: Co-operating with the DQP on the development of qualification assessment specifications; Facilitating the development, validation and maintenance of assessment instruments for the external assessment of the occupational qualifications; Developing criteria for the accreditation of assessment centres or the approval of assessment sites; 3

4 Assessment Quality Partner cont Monitoring the performance of assessment centre s accredited to assess the occupational qualifications falling within its scope Establishing and maintaining a register of occupational assessment practitioners for the external assessment and moderation of the occupational qualifications 4

5 Balancing the particular with the general Legacy qualifications were not always fit for (occupational) purpose while employers had unique and particular needs which were not always met by graduates. The new system has therefore taken into account the requirement for alignment to occupational competence, by requiring qualification development applicants to map their particular needs against a national language of occupations By requiring that the qualification and curriculum development process be expressed in the national language employers will get graduates who have been exposed to the necessary common and core aspects of the national occupation (whilst not always that of the specific job) as National Qualifications cannot normally be that unique/ employer specific (except e.g. for mines, etc) 5

6 What is an Occupational Qualification? SDA (2008) defines an occupational qualification as; a qualification associated with a trade or occupation, resulting from work based learning and consisting of - knowledge unit standards, - practical unit standards and - work experience unit standards 6

7 Occupational Qualification The Occupational Qualifications Framework distinguishes between two types of qualifications National Occupational Qualification (120+ credits); National Occupational Award ( credits) Characteristics of occupational qualifications: linked to the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) fit-for-purpose reflects Labour Market requirements, i.e. demand-led & not supply driven reflect all three forms of learning knowledge and theory (minimum 20%) - provider practical skills (minimum 20%) - provider work experience (minimum 20%) - employer 7

8 Occupational Curricula Planned curriculum it provides the scope of learning as well as criteria for internal assessment quite specifically Characteristics of occupational curricula not educational model - includes more; Based on an occupational profile including occupational tasks Theory components which are then translated into applied knowledge in practical application Practical modules including specific learning activities to ensure practical application of theory as well as guidelines for assessment of competence Work experience modules that provides the required scope, duration and in many cases frequency of the actual work activities required for competence in this qualification Skills Development Provider accreditation requirements as well as physical and human resource requirements 8

9 Eg. Theory subject Topic 1: Insurance related legal principles (NQF level: 4) Topic Elements: Insurance principles Essential elements of a contract Essential elements of an insurance contract and the parties thereto and conflict of interest. Range: Insurance related legal principles as applied in long term, short term and health insurance; Terminology related to essential elements of a contract includes but is not limited to, Reasonable man test, capacity, consensus, good faith/ bona fides, offer and acceptance, formalities and performance. Terminology related to essential elements of an insurance contract includes but is not limited to premium, sudden unforeseen event, indemnity and insurable interest including parties to the contract. Insurance principles include but is not limited to void and voidable, disclosure, evidence, misrepresentation and material non-disclosure and ex gratia. Assessment Criteria: Define insurance principles Explain the reason for and use of Reasonable man test Describe the essential elements of a contract Describe the essential elements of an insurance contract and the parties thereto Describe conflict of interest as it relates to an insurance contract and its parties. 9

10 Eg. Practical Module Practical Skill: Determine and apply relevant legislation Learning Activity Guidelines: Given the knowledge of related legislation, regulations and circulars, learners are able to; 1.Identify which legislation is applicable to the type of insurance. 2.Motivate which other major legislation may apply to the insurance product. 3.Prepare a summary of the important parts of the legislation that are applicable to the insurance product Applied knowledge: Legal interpretation of statute Guidelines for assessment: 1. Check the application of applicable legislation to the type of insurance 2. Check the application of applicable legislation to the insurance decision 3. Provide case study to identify relevant legislation and how it is applicable 10

11 Eg. Work Experience Module Work Experience: Determine and apply relevant legislation Scope of work activities: 1.Work in parallel with experienced underwriter to perform an independent assessment of a selection of at least 5 policy applications/ proposals and prepare a report on each identifying the applicable legislation. Reference the proposal, policy or membership number 2.Present the 5 reports to the underwriter 11

12 Development Quality Partner Fees Proposed fees payable to QCTO for the development function: - Evaluation of DQP application for qualification development R Access to the NOPF system R Evaluation of the occupational qualification R Publication of the occupational qualification R Development Quality Partners will be NOT able to recoup their financial outlay 12

13 Assessment Quality Partner Fees - Proposed fees payable to QCTO for the assessment function: - Evaluation of AQP application for assessment development R Accreditation per providers as recommended by AQP R Provider accreditation per programme R Accreditation of assessment centre R QCTO annual monitoring R

14 Roles in the New Landscape ETQAs future operations must be aligned to the needs arising from the new approach to managing the quality of occupational qualification However, ETQA s will continue to quality assure the legacy qualifications, until such time as the qualification expires, is replaced or is repealed. Employers will now be brought meaningfully into the occupational learning by providing the work experience component of all occupational qualifications, and will accordingly, be expected to maintain accreditation with the relevant body. Skills development providers (both public and private) will provide the theory and practical components of the occupational qualifications and it is proposed that their accreditation will be maintained by the AQP Professional bodies are given the opportunity to translate professional competence requirements into occupational qualifications through partnerships with the nominated Quality Partners 14

15 Food for Thought So, INSETA is taking this opportunity to consult with our stakeholders regarding your EXPECTATION OF INSETA in the future development of occupational qualifications, bearing in mind the following; whilst INSETA s ETQA experience positions us to provide support for the coordination and funding of qualification development for the insurance sector, the success of qualifications depends on Industry support and participation of relevant expert practitioners to ensure that what is developed is reflective of industry requirements. INSETA s role, whether through industry nomination or QCTO delegation, will be in a developmental capacity 15

16 Development Partner for Insurance In nominating the DQP it must be noted that: The DQP will be required to supply the resources, expertise and funding to co-ordinate the development of national occupational qualifications Once registered, the DQP does not retain any ownership of qualifications. Qualifications will become available on the public domain for public use The QCTO will consider each application on the extent to which the applicant DQP is able to supply the requisite funding and resources. 16

17 Current applications for development The following occupations have been submitted to the QCTO by stakeholders and can be considered for development; Insurance Agent: Underwriter (332101) Insurance Claims Administration (431204) Insurance Risk Surveyor (331504) Insurance Broker (332102) Insurance Policy Administration Manager (134911) Insurance Administration (431201) 17