REPORT ON LEAKAGES OF QUESTION PAPERS AT TVET COLLEGES

1. REPORT ON LEAKAGES OF QUESTION PAPERS AT TVET COLLEGES AND TURNAROUND PLAN TO PREVENT QUESTION PAPER LEAKAGES Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training 14 October 2015

2. Introduction • During the August 2015 examination cycle, evidence arose suggesting that the irregularities detected affected the credibility of the examinations • Standard practice is for the national assessment body to block results of subjects to allow an opportunity to investigate • In accordance with Quality Council prescripts, results are withheld in such instances • The Quality Council will only approve the release of the affected results once the assessment body has been able to identify the scope of such irregularities

3. Introduction • Several N1-N6 subjects are repeatedly the target of such leakages and continue to leak despite several revisions made to the delivery model of question papers to ensure their safe storage prior to the writing thereof • Contributing factor - NATED Report 190/1 Engineering Studies programme is a trimester-based programme (limited teaching and learning time)

4. Findings

5. Findings

6. Turnaround Plan

7. Conclusion • August 2015 Engineering Studies examinations were conducted in line with the national policy • Reported leakages and suspiciously high performance reported for some centres are reason for concern (security measures and standard of invigilation) • Acknowledge that one leakage is one too many • Department is confident that the introduction and use of modern technology in key points in the value chain of question papers will eliminate leakages

8. Thank You