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to the 2011 to the 2011 SASSETASASSETASkills Development Skills Development
WorkshopWorkshop
WelcomeWelcome
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Zongezile Baloyi Chief Executive Officer
Welcome
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Workshop contentWorkshop content
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New skills development landscape SSP overview Learning Programmes Coffee Discretionary Grants Accreditation processes Mandatory Grants Electronic filing demo Conclusion and Closure Lunch
Zongezile Baloyi Chief Executive Officer
New Skills Development Landscape
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New skills development landscapeNew skills development landscape
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A Political dispensation
New political dispensation for skills development and training
Cabinet to transfer this from DOL to DHET
Integration of Education and Training
Dedicated Ministry for Higher Education & Training
Creation of a single post schooling system
New skills development landscapeNew skills development landscape
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A new SETA landcape
Minister announced new Landscape on 03/11/10
Re-certified for period April 2011 – March 2016
Transfer to SASSETA of Metro Police and Traffic Enforcement
SASSETA scope (Policing, Defence, Intelligence, Corrections, Legal, Private Security, Justice, Metro Police and
Traffic enforcement)
New SETA landscape and New SETA landscape and recertification processrecertification process
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Factors considered by the minister when evaluating SETA certificate renewal
Overall SETA performance over past 5 years
SETA Annual Reports
SETA Audited Financial Statements
Effective Governance
Stakeholder input
Launch of new NSDS IIILaunch of new NSDS III
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Launched 13 January 2011
Links to national HR development strategy
Built on the pillars of the Sector Skills Plan
Offers new growth path
Establishes solid base for skills development planning
Access to foundational / occupational programmes
Institutional partnership
NSDS III significant changes to NSDS III significant changes to dispensationdispensation
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Reduction of Mandatory grant to 40%
Linking of new PIVOTAL grant to Mandatory Grant and now employers can claim back more than the previous 50%
Introduction of a Code of Decent Conduct
Expand learning programmes beyond learnerships
Focus on public sector delivery partners
Introduction of Catalytic Grants
GovernanceGovernance
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Maximum size of SETA Board - 15 members
Three ministerial appointees (Independent Chairperson, Community Rep. and Professional body rep)
Ministerial approval for 12 nominated Board Members
Maximum of 4 Board meetings per annum
Remuneration of members to align with 76(2) and 4 of PFMA
New Boards effective 1 April 2011
Quality Council for QCTOQuality Council for QCTO
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Quality Council for the Trade and Occupations is a new body created in recent SDA amendments
Exists among 3QC’s (Umalusi, CHE & QCTO)
Facilitate development of demand driven occupational learning system
Manage and co-ordinate qualification in the Occupational Qualifications framework
QCTO confers delegations to SETA ETQA’s with powers to qualify existing primary focus qualifications
SETA’s will continue ETQA function until QCTO withdraw the delegations
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Questions?
Wilson SangweniSenior Practitioner
Skills Administration
Sector Skills Plan
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Sic Code Chamber Description Employees
9110A Policing SAPS / ICD 186, 000
9110B Corrections DCS 41, 907
9110C Justice DoJCD 18,181
9110D Defence DoD 74,596
88110 Legal Legal / Sheriffing 59, 313
88920 Priv. Security Gen. Security 387,544
Profile of the sector
Intelligence
Safety and Security Value ChainSafety and Security Value Chain
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Judicial& Legal
Corrections/ rehabilitation
Policing
Defence
Private security
Crime Prevention
Crime Combating
Society
Society
Society
Skills Demand Skills Demand
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Cross cutting top 3 priority skills ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
Numeracy & Literacy
Leadership & Management
Skills demand: All sub-sectorsSkills demand: All sub-sectors
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Correctional Officers
Nurses
Language Practitioners
Magistrates
Attorneys
Aircraft Pilots
Alarm Technicians
Skills interventionSkills intervention
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In house training
Private providers
Universities
FET colleges
Implementation of SSPImplementation of SSP
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SSP is implemented through offerings such as : Learnerships,
Skills programmes,
Short courses and awarding of Bursaries
Each chamber develops a list aligned to the SSP
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Questions?
Tebogo Mashamaite
Senior Practitioner Learning Programmes
Learning Programmes
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Learning ProgrammesLearning Programmes
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Facilitate the development and implementation of learning programmes that address specificsectoral needs as identified in the Sector Skills Plan (SSP)
What is our role?What is our role?
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Establish a need for the development of new learning programmes
Establish the availability of registered unit standards-based qualifications that address the identified sectoral needs
Develop, register & implement new learnerships in line with registered qualifications
Learnerships are ...Learnerships are ...
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Structured learning programmes
Combination of theoretical training and relevant workplace experience
Available for employed and unemployed learners
Not restricted to any age group
How to access a learning programmeHow to access a learning programme
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Employed learners (18.1)Approach your Human Resources or Training departments
Unemployed learners (18.2) Approach a SASSETA registered employer to host you as a learner That employer will apply to SASSETA to fund your training
Learnership agreements (contracts)Learnership agreements (contracts)
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Legally binding agreement between the employer, its service provider and the learner
Aims to ensure that the training is of high quality Aims to protect the interest of each party Spells out the duties and responsibilities of each
party
The cost of learning programmThe cost of learning programmeses
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Learners No charge Only 18.2 learners are paid a learner allowance
− Amount depends on the NQF level and number of credits for the qualification
Employer Costs associated with training
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Tax incentivesTax incentives
Following the registration of the learnership agreement, private employers can claim tax incentives from SARS
− First claim: Start of agreement− Second claim: Conclusion of agreement
Reserved for private sector only Government entities cannot claim
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Benefits for participants
Learners Employers Training Providers
Improved skills Improved workforce
Business growth
National qualification Discretionary Grants
Learnership grants
Work experience Improved productivity
Improves quality of training
Learner allowance Tax rebates Offers accredited training
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A variety of skills programmes
Bursaries
Internships
Workplace experience grants
ABET
Artisan development
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General Security Officers NQF 3 Locksmithing NQF4 Contact Centre Support for people
with disabilities NQF2 Electronic Security Technicians NQF5 Close Protection Specialist Attorneys Practice NQF7 Sherriffing NQF 5 Court Management NQF5 Legal Interpreting NQF5 Paralegal Practice NQF5 Basic Policing Training NQF5
Forensic Science NQF5 HRM NQF4 Resolving of Crime NQF5 Corrections Science NQF4 Public Admin NQF5 New Venture Creation NQF5 Internships Workplace Experience
Training Bursaries Artisans Training
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Questions?
Tebogo Mashamaite
Senior Practitioner Learning Programmes
Learning Programmes
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What is a Discretionary Grant?
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A grant paid to employers at the discretion of the SASSETA Board for Skills Development Projects that will lead us to the achievement of the:
NSDSIII targets Critical & Scarce skills as identified in our Sector Skills Plan
Examples of Qualifying projectsExamples of Qualifying projects
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Project Market sector
Learnerships
General Security Officer, Electronic Security, Locksmith, NVC, OD ETDP, Specialist Security, IT, Attorney’s Practice
Chamber specific skills Specialist Security, Junior Bookkeeper and GSO 1, 2, 3
Generic skills programmes Assessor, Moderator, SDF, MDP
Workplace Experience / Internships
HR, Candidate Attorneys, General Admin
Bursaries and RPL All employers
Guidelines: Applying for DG fundingGuidelines: Applying for DG funding
Should be a levy-paying employer with a SDL
number
Should have submitted a WSP
Verify that your levies are paid to SASSETA
Project should be linked to SASSETA’s SSP, NSDS targets and your WSP
Grants may be reduced, withdrawn or cancelled
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Guidelines: Applying for DG fundingGuidelines: Applying for DG funding
The project should be linked to your SASSETA’s SSP, NSDS targets as well as your WSP
Application should include a valid tax clearance
Provide the accreditation details of the provider contracted to deliver the learning programme
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Completing the DG applicationCompleting the DG application
Complete the prescribed DG application form
available on the website
Incomplete applications would be disqualified
Providers must be accredited for the programme
to be delivered
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Employer specificationsEmployer must ensure clear specifications when sourcing an accredited training provider
Completing the DG applicationCompleting the DG application
Grants may be reduced, withdrawn or cancelled
Provide the accreditation details of the provider contracted to deliver the learning programme.
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Grant application processGrant application process
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Proposal request (Ad, digital marketing)
EvaluationDGEC
Apply before or on due date
Boardratification
Declined?
Agreement(legal contract)
Approved?
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Questions?
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Chantelle PetersETQA Practitioner
Accreditation Process
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Role of the ETQA
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Accredit constituent providers
Evaluate assessment and facilitate moderation among providers
Register assessors, moderators and verifiers
Deliver on SAQA mandate (Accreditation of the SETA)
What is Provider Accreditation ?
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Formal recognition
The accrediting body (SASSETA) is satisfied that the provider meets the requirements
Quality learning programmes against national standard registered on the NQF
SASSETA recognises this by accrediting the provider
Accreditation criteriaAccreditation criteria
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Financial administration and physical resources
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Learning programme provision
Assessors and moderators
Relevant registration
SAQA requirements
SASSETA primary focus Conduct Outcomes-based Assessments / Conduct
Moderation of Outcomes-based Assessment 2 years occupational experience in relation to the
field they wish to assess Signing and adherence to ETQA code of conduct This process is reviewed every 5 years depending
on SETA’s lifespan Assessor, Moderators and Verifiers can be
de-registered due to irregularities
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Assessor, Moderator & Verifier registration
Phase 1: Desktop Evaluation
Phase 2: Programme Evaluation
Phase 3: Site Visits
Phase 4: Recommendations and Approval
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Accreditation phasesAccreditation phases
Delivery only providers cannot be accredited
Assessment
only
Delivery and Assessment
Assess learners and RPL candidates but no delivery
Specific accreditation criteria apply
Assess learners and RPL candidates and delivery
All accreditation criteria apply
Categories of Accreditation Categories of Accreditation
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Important considerations
Extension of ScopeExtension of Scope
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Extension of scope through Primary ETQA
Identify the unit standards/qualification
The primary ETQA to submit to secondary ETQA
Assessors & moderators must be registered for applicable unit standard or qualification
Provider must have Learning materials or MOU
for other SASSETA learning programmes
Process for programme approval Process for programme approval
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Constituent providers accredited by relevant SETA
Provider informs SASSETA of Intent
SASSETA’s responsibility to initiate MOU
SASSETA facilitates process
Comprehensive Programmes/Learning Material
Facilitators & Presentation Guides
Learner Guide
Learner Workbook
Assessment and Moderation Guide
Assessment and Moderation Tools/instruments
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ETQA committee
EXCO(ETQA Comm)
System upload
BOARD(ETQA Comm)
Accreditation
Meetings 201115 Feb, 18 May, 17 Aug & 16 Nov
Complete application form
Refer to provider manual
Provider self-evaluation guideVerification Guide
Programme evaluation form
Guidelines for assessors and moderators
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QuestionsQuestions?
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Maki ModipanePractitioner
Skills Planning
Mandatory Grants
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What is a Mandatory Grant?
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It is a fund payable to levy paying companies upon submission of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR)The Annual Training Report (ATR) to report on the implementation of the WSP for the previous year.
Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) that sets out the skills development initiatives that will help you to achieve your corporate objectives
Mandatory Grant AllocationMandatory Grant Allocation
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Skills development levy payment has dropped from 50 per cent to 40 per cent
The remaining 10 per cent can be claimed by employers who provide learners with the kind of work experience that will lead to full employment
Mandatory Grant RecoveryMandatory Grant Recovery
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Employer must be registered with SARS Be up to date with levy contributions Stakeholder signoff required Deadline: WSP’s & ATR’s 30 June 2011
Newly registered levy payers should submit WSPs within 6 months of establishment
Mandatory Grant ProcessMandatory Grant Process
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1. Receive WSP / ATR2. Acknowledge3. Capture data4. Analysis and Evaluate5. Evaluated OK or not OK6. Handle queries7. Approval 8. Payment9. Feedback to clients
Guidelines to preparing a WSPGuidelines to preparing a WSP
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Consult your Business and Sector Skills plan
Evaluate organisations performance
Determine skills to fulfill current and future business objectives
Create an inventory of jobs and skills
Determine and prioritize individual skills needs
Schedule and budget for training
Approve and submit WSP
How to submit WSP and ATRHow to submit WSP and ATR
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WSP and ATR submitted online using SASSETA Seta Management System (SMS)
Couriered, hand delivered, faxed or posted applications are also acceptable
Excel template still available on website,submit to [email protected]
Ensure Authorisation page has all required signatures
Mandatory Grant DisqualificationMandatory Grant Disqualification
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Mandatory grant criteria are not met
Non levy paying employer
Non submission of WSP/ ATR
What is an Inter-Seta transfer?What is an Inter-Seta transfer?
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A company that has been incorrectly registered with a SETA where the main business activity does not match the industrial scope of that SETA
Inter-Seta transfer processInter-Seta transfer process
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Complete application form (IST 01). Download from the website
Complete and submit to the SETA with which you are currently registered
That SETA will approve the application and forward to DHET for verification
DHET submits to SARS commissioner to process the change
Contact detailsContact details
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Find more detail in the SDF Guide and SASSETA Handbook
Call centre: 0861102477 (First contact) Website: www.sasseta.org.za Fax: 011 805 6630 Email: [email protected]
Office hours: 07:30 to 16:00 Mon to Fri
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