4. Conclusion The public participation process allowed the committee an opportunity to engage with various stakeholders in the education and training sector. Although the amendments to the three pieces of legislation were perceived to be technical, it was clear through the engagements with different stakeholders that there were critical underlying policy issues that were brought by these amendments to the original Acts. There was a general consensus from different stakeholders that the definition of an educator was vague. Another critical issue which emerged strongly was the complicated registration requirements in the NQF. The rest of the submissions welcomed the amendments brought forward by these amendments. The committee acknowledged the inputs from all stakeholders and promised to engage thoroughly during the next deliberation phases.