[1][2] 2001 to 2005: The emphasis was placed on equality and the need to cultivate lifelong learning in a workplace environment.
Learning aimed to be demand-driven based on the needs of employees in both the public and private sectors.
The effectiveness of delivery was essential in order to ensure desired outcomes were achieved.
[3] 2005 to 2010: The emphasis in NSDS II was placed again on equity, quality training and skills development in the workplace.
It promotes the growth of FET Colleges in order to address national skills needs.