The efforts of the division are focussed mainly on two areas course development and course maintenance. Recently, the division decided to change its approach to product research and development and adopt a more relevant style in the marketplace. This move has largely been dictated by the dynamics of the overall education delivery system. Today, conventional education methods need to make way for, or at least include other devices. Outcomes-based methods that fit in with the NQF philosophy are being explored.
Typical examples are case study methods and syndicate group work material.
This material is presently being piloted in preparation for general usage. This trend has also resulted in the Institute looking to place greater emphasis on employing multimedia technology including CD-ROM, Internet and Intranet in the future. The utilisation of technology wiII not only impact on the competitiveness of the Institute, but also on the capabilities of future generations. The industry has formed a standards generating body. It is envisaged that this body play a role in ensuring that the market's training needs are fully integrated and not accommodated on an ad hoc basis only.