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Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA)

Definition	A body established in terms of the Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) to develop and implement sector skills plans and promote learning programmes, including workplace learning. The QCTO has delegated quality assurance powers to the SETAs
Based On	Based on The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998)
Higher Education	SETA
General and Further Education and Training	SETA
Trades and Occupations	SETA
Related Terms	Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) quality assurance learning programme
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