Santam Limited · JSE:SNT
Santam — Investor Presentation (2006)
36 slides from Santam's investor presentation, Feb 24, 2006
Slide 1: Recognition of prior learning
“Recognition of prior learning” Prior Learning Centre
Slide 2: Are you stressed by FAIS?
Are you stressed by FAIS?... AND YOU THINK YOU HAVE STRESS... Prior Learning Centre
Slide 3: Objectives
Objectives • Prior Learning Centre • The new educational scene • How qualifications look • The ‘RPL’ - process • RPL assessors and advisors • Different forms of assessment and the principles of Portfolio of evidence • Unfair barriers • FAIS qualification and unit standards • Timeframe Page 7
Slide 4: Program
Program Personal values and career planning New legislation and National Qualifications Framework Qualifications – structure and unit standards Principles of “RPL” and assessment Portfolio
Slide 5: Unit standards
Unit standards • Investigate work opportunities in order to make a personal career/employment decision • Apply knowledge of self in order to make a life decision • Facilitate the preparation and presentation of evidence for assessment Pages 2 & 3
Slide 6: Module 1: Career development
Module 1: Career development pp 8-10
Slide 7: Self-awareness
Self-awareness • Values & Goals • Self Development: – Johari Window – SWOT – Career planning • Self Assessment
Slide 8: Module 2: Overview of Legislation
Module 2: Overview of Legislation pp11 - 14
Slide 9: Macro environment in S.A.
Macro environment in S.A. • The SA government has introduced a system of people development: • SA Qualifications Act: – National Qualifications Framework – Unit standards – Workplace assessors • Skills Development Act: – Skills Levy + Workplace Skills Plan + skills audits – SETAs + ETQAs – Registrat
Slide 10: New terminology
New terminology • Lecturer - facilitator • Student – learner • Examinator - assessor • Syllabus – unit standards • Exam – assessment – formative and summative • M+3 – National qualification levels NQF 1 -8 • Method of learning is not prescribed– not important how you have learned – important that yo
Slide 11: The NQF
The NQF Dept of 8 (HETC) Dept of Education 7 Higher Labour 6 Education 5 National Skills Strategy SA 4 (FETC) Qualifications 3 Further Authority National Skills (SAQA) – p13 2 Education Authority 1 (GETC) (NSA) General NSBs – p15 Education National ABET Schools SETAs Standard Bodies Sectoral Educati
Slide 12: National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
National Qualifications Framework (NQF) • 8 levels • Register of national qualifications • Learners receive credits for specific outcomes and retain or transfer credits • Important emphasis on quality: Assessors – Moderators - Verifiers • Transparency • Transfer of credits • National qualifications
Slide 13: Quality control
Quality control • Following need to be registered: – Unit standards – Qualifications – Providers – Facilitators – Assessors • Course material must be aligned to unit standards • Evaluation process need to be monitored and controlled as well as
Slide 14: Qualifications – structure and unit standards
Qualifications – structure and unit standards
Slide 15: How qualifications are structured
How qualifications are structured: FUNDAMENTALS Minimum 120 credits Core Electives
Slide 16: Credits
Credits • Unit standards are linked to credits • Credit – x10 = notional hours • Qualification at least 120 credits - certificate • FAIS – get certain credits for courses completed : Fit & Proper, Multimark 1,2 en 3 – 2 years to get 60 credits
Slide 17: Structure of qualifications
Structure of qualifications Qualification (120 minimum credits +) Skills program Skills program Skills program US US US US US US US Unit standards so so so so so so so so so Specific outcomes Assessment criteria AC AC
Slide 18: Example of a unit standard (US)
Example of a unit standard (US) 8987-INDICATE HOW DIFFERENT NEEDS LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIFFERENT INSURANCE PRODUCTS SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 Survey opinions on the need for insurance in two different communities. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 1. The insurance needs of two different communities are compared
Slide 19: Assessment of qualifications according to:
Assessment of qualifications according to: Level General all descriptors qualifications Critical Cross- Unit standards Field Outcomes Qualification Specific outcomes Assessment Criteria Specific to a Exit level qualification outcomes
Slide 20: Critical Cross-Field Outcomes (CCFOs)
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes (CCFOs) These Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are found in most South African Unit Standards (where they are relevant) 1. Communicating effectively 2. Working in a Team 3. Organising and Managing yourself 4. Collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information 5.
Slide 21: Module 3: RPL – recognition of prior learning
Module 3: RPL – recognition of prior learning pp 26 - 35
Slide 22: Definition of RPL
Definition of “RPL” “Recognition of prior learning means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, and the acceptance for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements”
Slide 23: The RPL Process
The RPL Process • Life long learning • Knowledge and skills assessment for competence in the world of work • Non-formal learning • Principles of RPL Pages 32 -33
Slide 24: Role-players
Role-players • The candidate (you) • RPL Adviser • Assessor • Moderator • Verifier • Line manager • Witness • Interpreter
Slide 25: Module 5: Assessment
Module 5: Assessment pp 36 - 43
Slide 26: Principles of Assessment
Principles of Assessment • Fairness – All candidates must be treated the same • Validity – tools must measure what they says they measure • Reliability – assessment must be consistent • Practicability – assessment must take into account the resources Fairness + Validity + Reliability + Practicabilit
Slide 27: Rights of learners
Rights of learners • Special needs – identify barriers and adjust tools (illiterate, handicapped, dyslexia, etc.) • To be assessed in own language • Application of the NQF principles and assessment principles • Credible collection of evidence • Use of various assessment tools • Fair moderation and v
Slide 28: Module 6: Portfolio
Portfolio Prior Learning
Slide 29: What is a Portfolio?
What is a Portfolio? • = file containing all your evidence • Cross referenced to the unit standards • Consists of exercises, activities, projects and knowledge tests to support and prove your competence • Complete given activities and put it in your PoE • Template to assist you in compiling portfoli
Slide 30: Types of evidence
Types of evidence • Direct – most valid = primary source of evidence Direct observation Questioning Product and output evaluation • Indirect – evidence from other source Team outputs Work done at earlier stage Performance appraisals Training records Testimonials Reviews and recomme
Slide 31: Your options
Your options You have to do the knowledge questionnaire PLUS The assignment OR The assignment + Naturally occurring evidence
Slide 32: Criteria for a good Portfolio
Criteria for a good Portfolio The aim is to produce a portfolio that: • Provides a clear structure that people can follow • Cross-references each piece of evidence • Produces sufficient evidence against the competencies being claimed • Can be supplemented with more evidence as time goes by • Can be
Slide 33: Next steps
Next steps Prior Learning Recognition of Prior Learning
Slide 34: Steps in the process
Steps in the process…. 1. Letter from Santam with your credits – on the intraweb under “My Life” for Santam employees; Brokers: phone Rashieda Arendse (021)9157517 or email request Rashieda.Arendse@santam.co.za 2. Tick off the credits that you have against the unit standards 3. Delete the sections i
Slide 35: Steps in the process (continued)
6. Do the ‘assignment’ – begin with the most difficult or longest one first and leave the easiest ones for last – helps with the motivation 7. Complete the ‘evidence summary sheets’ with the page references. 8. Complete the ‘portfolio checklist’ and RPL evaluation form 9. The PoE template, evidence
Slide 36: Last thought
Last thought • Be positive • Remember the benefit of completing the qualification now – get perspective 2-6months vs 2 years • Thoughts create action!