9. Conclusion The Summit featured some of the most distinguished and respectable role players of the FET, HE and business sector who each provided valuable insight into the discussions during the break away groups and Summit proceedings. The most recurring and strongest theme was that of differentiation in FET colleges. Below are some of the critical key points that surfaced during the Summit proceedings: . The role of provinces must be unpacked further if colleges are to be a national competence. . The issue of RPL needs to be seriously addressed and clear timeframes for its implementation should be articulated. . The student fee proportion for programmes needs to be lowered as poor students cannot afford the current 20% required. . There was general consensus that there should be one employer in the FET sector. . There is a need for a more detailed analysis of the future of the N programmes and the NCV must be reviewed. . Lecturer development needs to be directly addressed and the lecturer qualifications policy needs to be finalized. . Concern was raised about the availability of budget for colleges to perform in terms of the required mandate. The NSF and SETAs should assist colleges to access funds. . Concern was also raised regarding the delay in proposed legislation aimed to curb current tensions in colleges. Report to be considered.