This unit also provides support to the university in determining the standards, approaches, and other key considerations of quality assurance applicable to short learning programmes (SLPs). All applications to offer, adapt and review as well as requests for endorsement of successful completion of the SLPs are consulted with AP, which offers support to the university stakeholders for the SLP proposals to undergo robust quality assurance process as established by the university.

The unit provides guidance on quality matters including:

• curriculum design and delivery;
• soliciting of student/participant voice to monitor the quality of learning experience;
• assessment criteria validity;
• and recognition of achievement of the learning outcomes.

Upon verifying that the SLP proposals satisfy the established threshold quality standards, AP clears the proposals for recommendation by the Faculty Boards, followed by the Academic Committee of Senate’s approval. At the end of offering of the SLP, the unit offers programme completion quality assurance support, ensuring appropriate awarding of certification.

Applications for new SLPs and renewal of SLPs must be directed to the Kovsie Phahamisa Academy at https://www.ufs.ac.za/kpa/about-us/home.