South African Education and Training system
The South African education and training system is built with GET, FET and HET at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels respectively. Each successive NQF level is dependent on the previous NQF level of acquired knowledge, skills and competence. Each RPL applicant needs to identify or track where one is in the education pathway or NQF ladder. This is important in understanding what the options are for upgrading one’s education, skills and knowledge and guiding one in the process of attaining higher levels of qualifications. For more information please read the White Paper for Post-school education and training