Batseta is a recognised Professional Body

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Batseta is a SAQA recognised  Professional Body for the purposes of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008 since 22 November 2013. Our approved designations on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)are:

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• Chartered Principal Executive Officer (CPEO)

• Associate Principal Executive Officer (APEO)

• Licentiate Trustee

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Batseta is bound to the prescribed Policy and Criteria for the recognition of a Professional Body and the registration of Professional Designations as outlined in the NQF Act of 2008.

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Batseta uploads its member data on the National Learners Records Database (NLRD).

Batseta is the only professional body in the Retirement Funds sector recognised by SAQA.

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Recognition of Batseta as an AQP and DQP by the QCTO

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Batseta is appointed by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) as the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) and the Development Quality Partner (DQP) for the  Occupational Qualification: Principal Professional Executive Officer (PPEO), SAQA code 134901.  The qualification is registered on the NQF at Level 7.

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The Education and Training Committee is the overarching structure which:

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• Oversee Trustee and Principal Officer training Professional Training Programmes

• Manage Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for all members and designated members

• Maintain the quality standards of the delegated functions as set out by the QCTO for being an AQP

• Maintain quality in all recognized designations as prescribed by SAQA

• Make recommendations to the Governing Board on matters related to Skills Development in the Retirement Fund sector

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Frequently Asked Questions on Training and Development

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- Please click here  to find more information with regards to training, development and CPD.

- Please click here  to find more on how to become a recognised professional principal executive officer in the retirement fund industry