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EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS (EQ)

Evaluation of qualifications is the process of analysing qualifications in terms of their country-of-origin contexts and points of difference and/or similarity in relation to local qualifications and contexts. It is a twin process:

Verification: a process of authenticating the status of awarding body and/or Education and Training Provider and the qualifications offered by them, as well as investigating the authenticity of qualification documentation and verifying that the qualification was awarded an individual.

Comparability: a process which entails comparing external qualifications with NCQF qualifications, considering the structure and outcomes of qualifications; and locating them within the NCQF.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What results can I expect at the end of the evaluation of qualifications process?
  • The evaluation process leads to either recognition or non-recognition of the evaluated qualification. Recognition of a qualification facilitate access and progression within education and training and world of work.
2. Who benefits from Evaluation of Qualifications service
  • Individuals
  • Employers
  • Employees
  • Education and Training Providers
4. How do I submit an EQ Application?
5. I did not complete my qualification; can I evaluate modules that I have done?
No, evaluation of qualifications does not cover;
  • Incomplete qualifications or qualifications that are still being studied at the time of application,
  • Combining qualifications and part qualifications to equate to a qualification at a higher level of study
  • Certificate of attendance, certificate of competence, certificate of work experience, membership offered by chartered institutions which are not recognised as awards in their country of origin.
6. How long will it take to evaluate my qualification?
  • An evaluation can take up to 30 working days if all required information has been submitted.
7. Where can I get my documents translated?
  • All documents must be translated by a sworn translator.
8. I do not have the required documents for application for evaluation of qualification, what should I do?
  • If you do not have your full academic transcripts and or certificates you can request a copy or reissue of the copies from the awarding body.
  • If you cannot get copies of those documents from the awarding body, then request for an academic statement outlining your study.
9. What can I do if I have lost my Evaluation of Qualification report?
  • You can request a copy of your evaluation of qualification report at a fee.
10. If I am not happy with the evaluation results, can I appeal the decision?
  • Yes
11. What are the fees for evaluation of qualifications?
  • A local qualification is P1000.00 and for external qualification is P2000.00.

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