The designation of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) as the Quality Council (QC) for Higher Education by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act of 2008 (Act No 67 of 2008) has broadened the functions of the CHE to include, amongst others, the development of higher education qualification standards, which will influence policy and criteria for the registration and publication of qualifications. In order to give effect to this function, the CHE has developed a document, A Framework for Qualification Standards in Higher Education, which is being released for consultation purposes.

Written submissions containing comments on the document are invited from higher education institutions and other parties in the sector. The deadline for written submissions is 10 February 2010. The submissions should be sent electronically to Ms Olivia Mokgatle, Senior Manager, Standards Development. Her contact details are: .