In relation to FET colleges, the NC(V) curriculum was highlighted as serious concern in the FET sector. The high failure rate of the NC(V) programme nationally was an indictment to the FET system of the country which produced highly skilled artisans in the past. Through the current NC(V) review, it was hoped that the serious challenges experienced by students in this programme would be resolved. Of great concern to the Committee and other stakeholders was the outstanding NC(V) results, certificates, 11 000 students that needed work placement and leakage of examination papers which was directly linked to the Department's failure. Poor financial management and outstanding audits from FET colleges remained a concern for the Committee.