NLRD Information for Data Suppliers

The National Learners' Records Database (NLRD) is the management information system of the National Qualifications Framework. The NLRD holds records of SAQA and its sub-structures; qualifications and unit standards registered on the NQF; accredited ETQAs and their accredited providers; registered assessors; moderating bodies; and individual learners and their achievements. The NLRD provides decision-makers with comprehensive information, especially in the fields of labour market trends and education and training, as well as proof of qualifications obtained by individuals in South Africa. The information available here is for ETQAs and other data suppliers. Please click on the links:

NLRD Load Specifications NLRD Lookup Tables Minimum Standard for v2 Data Loads Provider List on the NLRD (Zip file: 2521.1 Kb) Splitting large data submissions Templates for covering letters Template for dormant qualifications Learning Programmes based on Unit Standards Template for submitting info on deceased people In order to assist data suppliers to ensure that their data meets the NLRD's load specifications, the data-testing tool - Edu.Dex - has been supplied to them. The following documentation supports Edu.Dex: Template for submitting info on Learnerships to NLRD Edu.Dex User Manual Edu.Dex Installation Manual Updating Edu.Dex Level 2   Edu.Dex Update (2012-05-18)   Document Archive