If you’re looking for funding for your studies, you probably know you need to go through NSFAS if you qualify.

You may be a little confused as to how to apply though, so here’s a quick guide on how to apply for NSFAS online.

Thinking of studying at Unisa? Now is the time to apply for the academic programme of your choice.

According to Unisa's Website, "Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes first-time Unisa applicants and Unisa students changing to a new qualification."

Attempting to forge a career without a Matric Certificate (or National Senior Certificate, as it is officially known) can be incredibly challenging. Having a Matric certificate forms the foundation of your career development and any further education you may seek.

All qualifications are graded on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework), so you've probably seen mention of the NQF before. But what exactly is it? Let's take a look.

What is the NQF?

The objectives of the NQF are to:

‘Vocational training’ is a phrase that is often used by education and training institutions. But what exactly does it mean, and how will it benefit your career?

How to Fill in a Z83

You've got the Z83 and now you need to fill it in. It may look confusing but don't worry, it's not too bad! Take a look at the example below:

Filled in Example Z83

Is there a difference between being qualified and being registered as a qualified assessor and/or moderator? The answer is simply yes.

Where employees are retrenched the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) requires employers to pay the retrenchees severance pay of at least one week’s remuneration per year of completed service.

By Gizelle McIntyre, director of The Institute of People Development

Whilst both academic qualifications and professional qualifications are recognised and controlled by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and both are indicative of a certain level of achievement, the levels of recognition of these forms of qualification are not always on par.

Would you like to become an artisan? There is a huge demand for qualified artisans in South Africa and now is a good time to pursue this line of work. But first, let's take a look at exactly what an artisan is:

Standard Bank has started a crowd funding initiative to help young people access financial assistance to further their studies through the Feenix website.

Feenix allows students to receive financial support while enabling donors to fund underprivileged youth.

Employees facing disciplinary hearings are entitled to many rights including that of the proper opportunity to prepare for the hearing in advance. This right stems from the more basic right that accused employees have to defend themselves against the charges brought.

Assessment is the process of making judgments about an individual's competence
through matching evidence collected to the appropriate outcomes related to a
specific unit standard, a series of unit standards, or a full qualification that have
been registered by the south African Qualifications Authority

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