2. The Committee noted following progress: . Implementation of the turn-round strategy to limit the use of consultants and development of internal capacity. . Plans to increase the pool of black professionals through the Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) development project. . Partnerships with FET colleges for lecturer training and development. . Plans to increase the number of learners with Maths and Science skills to access career opportunities related to the mining sector. . MQA moved away from funding short courses. . A task-team had been established to look at the beneficiation of minerals through jewelry design qualifications.