LEARNERSHIPS AND NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

A learnership is a structured learning program for unemployed people as well as employed staff of an organization that combines both classroom learning and practical workplace learning. This programme leads to a Qualification on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) that is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Learnerships are governed by the Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998), by a number of subsequent regulations and by the policies and procedures of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

Learnerships are aimed at establishing an effective system within the organisation that would assist with the continuous training and development of the learner to give them practical work experience as well as for those that are employed but still requiring more skills in their field of work

Learnerships empower workers with the necessary skills to ensure that they are well trained, qualified and marketable thus making them employable.

Learners participating in a learnership with Training Excellence will attend classes at our venue in order to complete classroom based learning, and then go to the workplace to complete the on-the-job training. The workplace experience is always relevant to the qualification.

Training Excellence Success Stories

1000+

Learners End-User Computing Qualification

1000+

Learners Systems Support Qualification

1000+

Learners Systems Development Qualification

1000+

Learners Telecommunications Qualification

1000+

Learners Technical Support

120+

Learners Business Administration NQF 3-4

120+

Learners Generic Management NQF 5

20+

Insurance Agent: Insurance Underwriter NQF 5

30+

Long Term Insurance Advisor NQF 5

20+

Insurance Claims Administrator NQF 4

OUTCOME BASED ASSESSMENTS FOR UNIT STANDARD BASED TRAINING OR FULL QUALIFICATIONS ON THE SAQA

Outcomes are focused on skills, knowledge and behaviour. Assessments are conducted using the following methods:

  • Knowledge assessment
  • Practical application
  • Observation
  • Reflective learning

FEEDBACK PROCESS

Once assessments have been completed, they are marked, moderated and feedback is prepared for each Learner who is advised of their competence. If found competent, learner achievements are submitted to the respective SETA’s and are recorded in the National Learner Record Database.

If a learner is found “Not Yet” Competent, an action plan will be provided to the Learner advising the future learning plans and re-assessments.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

OUR ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Training Excellence uses the latest online assessment management software to manage all our Qualifications and Skills Programs that comprises of 10 or more Unit Standards.

In the world of Work-Based Learning, there is an ongoing drive by organisations to use technology to be more competitive. Training Excellence is therefore proud to announce that all Assessments and Moderation at Training Excellence, as of April 2015, is conducted using an integrated online system.

Assessment Manager is a complete package that eliminates tedious paperwork, is environmentally friendly and offers the broadest available array of functionality which can be adapted to perfectly support any organisations own unique process for the assessments.

In addition, learners typically finish their courses in less time than with a paper-based approach due to the ease of cross-referencing, re-use of evidence and rapid evidence creation.

Management are able to view the learner’s progress, which avoids the Assessor having to spend time bringing employers up to date, saving both parties time. Furthermore, the automated scheduling of activities and appointments means reduced likelihood of missed meetings, and reduces time spent scheduling for monthly updates and meetings.

Learners will have an individualised home page, listing time critical and new items of work and can track their progression easily, thus driving motivation. In addition, the elimination of ambiguity allows for clearer communication between assessor and learner. With regular auto alerts delivered via email, submission dates are achieved. Because the system is web-based, there is a 24-hour support available via the ‘help-screen’ function, as well as email support.

The visibility of assessment plans with statutory requirements, as well as bespoke guidance notes and feedback provides the best possible support for the learner and helps them to create better evidence from the very onset. In addition, the learner participates in the process and is encouraged to take greater ownership of their learning.

QUALIFICATIONS REGISTERED FOR

  • Business Consulting Practice Level 5
  • Business Systems Operations Level 4
  • Business Administration Services Level 4
  • Generic Management Level 5
  • system support level 5
  • System development level 4
  • Telecommunication network operation level 4
  • technical support level 4
  • end user level 3
  • Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner NQF 5
  • Insurance Agent: Insurance Underwriter NQF 5
  • Long Term Insurance Advisor NQF 5
  • Insurance Claims Administrator NQF 4
  • Health Care Benefits Advisor NQF 5
  • Employee and Pension Fund Benefit Advisor NQF 5
  • Investment Advisor NQF 6
  • Integrates both theory and workplace learning with a ratio of approximately 30%:70%  Which leads to a qualification on the National Qualification Framework (NQF)
  • Plays a vital role in preparing a person for occupational competency.
  • Creates the necessary skills development opportunities for previously disadvantaged groups.
  • The structured learning programme of a learnership can assist employers in developing a well-trained and committed workforce.
  • Staff members are trained towards a nationally recognised qualification and this may lead to more motivated and dedicated employees.
  • Employers get to know and assess learners and have the opportunity to screen them for permanent employment without the obligation to employ them.
  • Financial benefits in the form of tax deductions and SETA grants.
  • Increased skills in the workplace leading to improved performance levels.
  • Higher staff retention.
  • Becoming an Employer of first choice.
  • Entitlement to apply for a discretionary grant from the SETA Economic growth and development.
  • Obtain a nationally recognised qualification upon successful completion of the learnership programme.
  • Practical relevance experience that will lead to improved performance and productivity.
  • Increased opportunities leading to fast-tracked development and better marketability and better employment prospects.
  • Gain practical know-how for entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Opportunity to progress onto a higher level learnership for personal growth and development.
  • The target groups for learnership programs include existing employees who want to acquire a formal qualification and unemployed youth who want workplace experience.
  • Success of all our learnerships are measured in terms of actual skills that the learner acquires after each program.
  • A Learner is taught why and how things are done and must understand the theory that supports the practice.
  • Learnerships will also help the delegates to improve their basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Training Excellence will Go beyond this to ensure readiness for the workplace Training Excellence has many years’ experience in managing and successfully running learnership programs for prestigious companies like VW, Mercedes Benz, T-systems, SPAR, Scaw Metals, etc.

Give us a call and make us your partner in the successful management of your learnership Programme.

  • RANDWATER –/+ 2500 Learners on End User Computing Skills Program – 2003 to date
  • SCAW Metals – 120 Learners over a three year period on End-User Computing Skills Programs – 2006 – 2009
  • SPAR –2010 – 7 Learners- IT Technical Support
  • VW SA – 2009 – 60 Learners – End-User Computing Qualification
  • VW SA – 2010 – 60 Learners – End-User Computing Qualification
  • VW SA – 2011 –60 learners -Business Administration NQF Level 3
  • VW SA 2012 – 50 Learners -Business Administration NQF Level 4
  • T-Systems SA -2010-2016 – 1000 Learners over Four major IT qualifications
  • Mercedes Benz SA –2011-2012-30 Learners- Business Administration – NQF Level 3- 4
  • Mercedes Benz SA –2013-2015-30 Learners- Generic Management – NQF Level 5