LEGACY QUALIFICATION UPDATE
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Source domain: inseta.org.za
Collected on 28 July 2026
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Continue enrolling learners on specified legacy qualifications (24-month extension)
INSETA advises that DHET has granted a 24-month extension allowing the sector to continue enrolling learners on the listed legacy qualifications during the approved extension period.
- Who it is for
- the sector (including learners and training providers enrolling learners) for the listed legacy qualifications
- How to act on it
- Continue enrolling learners on the listed legacy qualifications during the approved extension period.
- Closes
- 30 June 2028
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This extension provides the sector with an opportunity to continue enrolling learners on the above qualifications during the approved extension period, thereby supporting learner progression and facilitating the completion of skills development initiatives within the insurance and related services sector.
Case-by-case consideration of accreditation-related requests for existing accredited Skills Development Providers
INSETA will not accept new accreditation applications for the listed legacy qualifications during the extension period, but it will consider requests from existing accredited Skills Development Providers relating to accreditation status, scope extensions, learner enrolments, and other related matters on a case-by-case basis.
- Who it is for
- existing accredited Skills Development Providers
- How to act on it
- Submit requests relating to accreditation status, scope extensions, learner enrolments, and other related matters to INSETA for case-by-case consideration; engage with INSETA regarding specific circumstances.
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In respect of existing accredited Skills Development Providers, requests relating to accreditation status, scope extensions, learner enrolments, and other related matters will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Case-by-case consideration of INSETA assessor/moderator extensions (with SLA)
INSETA will consider extensions for INSETA registered Assesors and Moderators based on SDP requests that are accompanied by an SLA.
- Who it is for
- INSETA registered Assesors and Moderators via Skills Development Provider (SDP) requests
- How to act on it
- Submit an SDP request for assessor/moderator extension to INSETA, ensuring it is accompanied by an SLA.
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INSETA registered Assesors and Moderators extensions will be considered based on SDP requests that are accompanied by SLA.
Apply to QCTO for accreditation for Occupational Qualifications (instead of legacy qualifications)
Because the legacy qualifications are being phased out, stakeholders are encouraged to apply to the QCTO for accreditation for Occupational Qualifications.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders needing accreditation for qualifications as legacy qualifications are phased out
- How to act on it
- Apply to the QCTO for accreditation for Occupational Qualifications.
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stakeholders are encouraged to apply to the QCTO for accreditation for Occupational Qualifications.
Facts
Reference
https://inseta.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LEGACY-QUALIFICATION-UPDATE.pdf
Key Takeaways
- INSETA memorandum to stakeholders
- Date: 18 June 2026
- Extension period for learner enrolments: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 (24 months)
- DHET granted 24-month extension for listed legacy qualifications
- Legacy qualification IDs and titles extended: 57918 National Certificate: Short Term Insurance L5; 57917 FET Certificate: Wealth Management L4; 57608 National Certificate: Wealth Management L5; 49929 FET Certificate: Short Term Insurance L4; 49835 FET Certificate: Retail Insurance L4; 49649 FET Certificate: Long-term Insurance L4
- INSETA will not accept new accreditation applications for these legacy qualifications during the extension period
- Stakeholders encouraged to apply to QCTO for accreditation for Occupational Qualifications
- Existing accredited Skills Development Providers requests considered case-by-case (accreditation status, scope extensions, learner enrolments, related matters)
- INSETA assessor/moderator extensions considered based on SDP requests accompanied by SLA
- No blanket approach; requests evaluated individually considering regulatory requirements, provider performance, learner interests, and sector needs
- Signed by Sibusiso Zulu (ETQA Manager)
- Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA)
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Sibusiso Zulu (ETQA Manager)
- Board members listed: Ms. R. Matenche, Mr. J.J.M. Mabena, Mr. C.B. Botha, Mr. S.B. Mthethwa, Ms. N.M. Nxele, Mr. S.M. Mpuru, Ms. A.S. Khoza, Ms. M.R Rauleka, Mr. B.A. Monedi, Ms. S.A. Anders
- CEO: Ms. G. Mkhize
Dates
Closing Date
18 June 2026