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Development of courseware

The merSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority) offers a service focused on the development of courseware for occupational learning programmes. This service includes:

  1. Design and Development: Creating courseware for occupational qualifications, learnerships, and skills programmes.
  2. Implementation: Ensuring that the developed courseware is effectively implemented in training environments.
  3. Support and Monitoring: Providing ongoing support and monitoring to ensure the courseware meets the required standards and addresses the skills development needs identified in the merSETA Sector Skills Plan12.

This service aims to support skills development in the manufacturing, engineering, and related services sectors by providing high-quality learning materials and programmes.

Features

The merSETA’s development of courseware for occupational learning programmes has several key attributes, features, and criteria:

  1. Alignment with Sector Skills Plan: The courseware is developed to address the skills development needs identified in the merSETA Sector Skills Plan.
  2. Compliance with Regulatory Standards: The courseware must meet the standards set by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and other regulatory bodies.
  3. Structured Learning Components: The programmes include both theoretical and practical components, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
  4. Industry Relevance: The courseware is tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing, engineering, and related services sectors, ensuring that the skills taught are directly applicable to the industry.
  5. Quality Assurance: Continuous support and monitoring are provided to ensure that the courseware maintains high standards and effectiveness.
  6. Accessibility and Inclusivity: The programmes are designed to be accessible to a diverse range of learners, promoting inclusivity.
  7. Support for Implementation: merSETA provides guidance and support for the effective implementation of the courseware in training environments.

These attributes ensure that the courseware is not only high-quality and relevant but also accessible and supportive of learners’ needs.

Service Benefits

The merSETA’s development of courseware for occupational learning programmes has several key attributes, features, and criteria:

  1. Alignment with Sector Skills Plan: The courseware is developed to address the skills development needs identified in the merSETA Sector Skills Plan.
  2. Compliance with Regulatory Standards: The courseware must meet the standards set by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and other regulatory bodies.
  3. Structured Learning Components: The programmes include both theoretical and practical components, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
  4. Industry Relevance: The courseware is tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing, engineering, and related services sectors, ensuring that the skills taught are directly applicable to the industry.
  5. Quality Assurance: Continuous support and monitoring are provided to ensure that the courseware maintains high standards and effectiveness.
  6. Accessibility and Inclusivity: The programmes are designed to be accessible to a diverse range of learners, promoting inclusivity.
  7. Support for Implementation: merSETA provides guidance and support for the effective implementation of the courseware in training environments.

These attributes ensure that the courseware is not only high-quality and relevant but also accessible and supportive of learners’ needs.

FAQs

What is the process for developing courseware?

The process involves grouping qualifications into suites, developing learning materials, and ensuring they meet the standards set by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).

What types of qualifications are covered?

The courseware development covers a wide range of qualifications, primarily at NQF Levels 2 to 4, including trades like automotive repair, mechanical engineering, and welding.

What types of learning programmes are supported?

merSETA supports various learning programmes, including learnerships, skills programmes, and other learning interventions that address skills development needs1.

How can I apply for courseware development?

You can apply by filling out the Courseware Request Application Form available on the merSETA website.

Who can request courseware development?

Organizations and institutions involved in skills development within the manufacturing, engineering, and related services sectors can request courseware development.

What is the purpose of merSETA’s courseware development?

The primary purpose is to manage and facilitate the design, development, and implementation of occupational qualifications, learning programmes, including learnerships and skills programmes.