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ROLE OF THE OFO WITHIN ROLE OF THE OFO WITHIN SKILLS DEVELOPMENTSKILLS DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR RESPONSIBILITY

►During the latter part of 2003 the DoL realised that OLS only meaningful if: labour market needs are accurately defined there is alignment between

● National Growth and Development Strategies and ● Skills Development Strategies required to support it

a common language to speak about and define occupations exist

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DEVELOPING A COMMON LANGUAGE

►The starting point was the South African Standard Classification of Occupations (SASCO), but SASCO is outdated only 625 distinct occupations insufficient detail on occupations

►In agreement with SETAs it was decided to work with developments in Australia and New Zealand (ANZSCO)

►The end product became known as the Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO - Based on ANZSCO)

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WHAT IS THE OFO ?

►Skills based, coded classification system

►Captures all jobs but in the form of occupations (Similar to SASCO)

►Groups occupations in terms of - skill specialisation, and skill level

into successively broader categories or hierarchical levels (5) that can be used for varying statistical and analysis that can be used for varying statistical and analysis purposespurposes

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UNDERSTANDING THE OFO – CONCEPTS USED

► Occupation is set of jobs that require the performance of similar or identical sets of tasks across a range of contexts

► Skill Specialisation (similarity of tasks) - defined in terms of Field of knowledge required

Tools or equipment used

Materials worked on or information worked with

Goods or services provided

► Skill level - determined by Range and complexity of the tasks

Level or amount of formal education and training

Amount of previous experience in a related occupation

Amount of on-the-job training

required to competently perform the set of tasks required for that occupation

► There are 5 defined skill levels in the OFO 6

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OFO STRUCTURE

Computer Numeric Control SetterDiesel MechanicFitter-MachinistFitter-Mechanic Plant Mechanic

Maintenance Fitter

Aircraft MachinistAutomotive MachinistMetal Machine Setter

Metal Turner Milling Machinist

Radial Driller

Fitter (General)Metal Machinist (First

Class)

Metal Fitters and Machinists

Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers

Automotive and Engineering Technicians & Trades Workers

3rd DigitMinor Group

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2nd DigitSub-major

Group

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4th DigitUnit Group

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Technicians and Trades Workers

5+6th DigitsOccupation

323201 323204

1st DigitMajor Group

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• Descriptor• List of tasks / skills sets

• Descriptor

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METAL FITTERS AND MACHINISTS fit and assemble the fabricated metal parts into products, and set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.Tasks or Skills:

Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settingsFitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipmentChecking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instrumentsSetting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machinesForming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipmentMay erect machines and equipment on-site

DESCRIPTOR AND TASKS: Unit Group level

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Fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

323203 Fitter-Welder (Skill Level 3)

OCCUPATIONAL DESCRIPTORS

323201 Fitter (General) (Skill Level 3)Fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

323202 Fitter and Turner (Skill Level 3)

Fits, assembles and welds metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

323204 Metal Machinist (First Class) (Skill Level 3)Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.

Sets up, adjusts and maintains industrial or domestic sewing machines, or machines used in the production of yarn, textiles or footwear.

323205 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic (Skill Level 3)

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OVERALL BENEFIT OF THE OFO

I am a …

I could be

The path is…

The path is…

We need a …

►Links industry needs to training interventions and job oppertunities

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BENEFITS OF THE OFO - DOL

►Provides a common language for collecting and reporting on information related to occupations

►Underpins Department of Labour’s ESSA System Underpins Department of Labour’s ESSA System ● Compiling national scarce and critical skills listCompiling national scarce and critical skills list● Registration of job seekersRegistration of job seekers● Registration of job vacanciesRegistration of job vacancies● Linking job-seekers to job opportunitiesLinking job-seekers to job opportunities● Learnership registrationLearnership registration

►Makes information more manageable (HSRC validation of National Scarce skills list)

● 3 year period and 3 national newspapers : 125 000 advertisements for jobs

● Unique job titles: 28 000 ● Mapped to OFO: 1200 occupations

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BENEFITS OF THE OFO - COMPANIES

►Not only to be used for compliance – adds value to processes Not only to be used for compliance – adds value to processes ►Can be used as tool to develop Workplace Skills PlansCan be used as tool to develop Workplace Skills Plans

already used as basis for all Government Departments WSPs – already used as basis for all Government Departments WSPs – through DPSAthrough DPSA

►Can link personal profiles to job profiles and job profiles to occupational profiles informs the development of individual development plans use for competency assessment

►Clarifies the concept of “relevant experience” in job advertisements and limits irrelevant application: Public Relations Officer: 961 applications – 73 CVs had the

required qualification and experience (7%) Economist: 1116 applications – 142 CVs had the required

qualification and experience (14%)

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Occupation Profile

Park Ranger

Skills: Analytical

Knowledge: Concervation

Qualifications:NQF Level 6

ProfessionalRegistrations: SANP

Experience:5 years in field of exp

Game Warden

Skills: Analytical

Knowledge: Concervation

Qualifications:Nat Dip: Conservation

ProfessionalRegistrations: SANP

Physical Ability:No Restriction

Experience:5 years Enviro M

Mr Joe Soap

Skills: Analytical

Knowledge: Concervation

Qualifications:Degree: B Sc Conservation

ProfessionalRegistrations: SANP

Physical Ability:Sight Disability

Experience:7 years Enviro M

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National & International (OFO) Specific Company Person in a Post

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BENEFITS OF THE OFO – QCTO: Occupational Qualifications Framework (OQF)

►The 5 skill levels of the OFO provide an indicative link to the 10 NQF levels some guidance towards

● the formal education and training needs as well as the● requisite amount and type of workplace experience

to ensure a learner is able to practice the occupation and to be build into the occupational qualification

►Using the occupation as staring point would eliminate duplication i.t.o qualifications 1233 occupations and not all will have occupational

qualifications Currently 6 apprenticeship schedules for plumbers registered

under 6 different SETAs, one SETA developed qualification at level 3 and two FET College qualifications, one each at levels 2 and 3.

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BENEFITS OF THE OFO – QCTO: Curriculum Development

►The skill specialisation (i.e. the tasks or skills sets) at unit group level of the hierarchy provides – a link to the relevant SAQA learning fields greater guidance in terms of the required

● knowledge● skills ● work experience activities

for the general component of the curriculum andqualification

guidance towards developing occupational tasks for occupational profile

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Computer Numeric Control SetterDiesel MechanicFitter-MachinistFitter-Mechanic Plant Mechanic

Maintenance Fitter

Aircraft MachinistAutomotive MachinistMetal Machine Setter

Metal Turner Milling Machinist

Radial Driller

Fitter (General)Metal Machinist (First

Class)

Metal Fitters and Machinists4th DigitUnit Group

3232

5+6th DigitsOccupation

323201 323204

• Descriptor• List of tasks / skills sets

• Descriptor

Clarify overlaps between qualifications and simplify implementation

Ensure horizontal progression

BENEFITS OF THE OFO – QCTO: Curriculum Development (Cont)

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►The National Occupational Pathway Framework (NOPF) will –

BENEFITS OF THE OFO – QCTO:Basis of NOPF

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Worker

7122Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

312903Mine Deputy

2336Mining Engineers and Technologists

direct the scope of Communities of direct the scope of Communities of Expert Practices (CEPs) to:Expert Practices (CEPs) to:

• ensure vertical progression

clarify role players for CEP processes clarify role players for CEP processes

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5 Years experience might substitute formal qualification

3 Years experience might substitute formal qualification

3 Years experience might substitute formal qualification

1 Year experience might substitute formal qualification

On the job training might be sufficient

Mining support worker

Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

Mining Technicians

Mining Engineers and Technologists

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