- A learnership is a work-based learning program that leads to an NQF or occupational qualification.
- It is directly related to a specific occupation or field of work.
- Learnerships consist of workplace-based learning and culminate in an occupational qualification or part qualification.
- The duration typically ranges from 12 to 24 months.
- There are two types of learnerships: SETA-funded and industry learnerships.
- Funded learnerships are projects allocated directly by the SETA.
- They include learnerships for unemployed youth and workers.
- Target groups include unemployed youth, persons with disabilities (PWD), and rural learners.
- Learners must be aged 18-34 and previously unemployed.
- Participants must be South African citizens residing in designated rural areas.
- Learners must be permanently employed
- Learners may be any age between 18-34 years and of any nationality
- These are self funded by the Organisation or via their SETA
- Only the employers who are registered (levy or non-levy paying) with SETA and have submitted WSP and ATR in the current financial year
- Applications are only accepted during an open application window which is opened once per annum (unless additional budget remains after allocation)
- Site visit (capacity to host the learner, resources, mentors financial stability etc), based on the outcome of the site visit INSETA can decline the application even if it’s a self funded learnership
- On approval employer receives a recommendation letter with the L number (employers are not allowed to commence with the learnership without prior approval from INSETA)
- New Legislative Framework (Seta Workplace based learning programme agreement regulations 2018 Government Gazette No. 42037 which replaces the Learnership Regulation (2007).It came to effect as from the 01 April 2019
- The Learnership Agreement will no longer be in use, it has been replaced by the Workplace Based Learning Programme Agreement.
- Originally certified ID document
- Originally certified highest qualification
- Contract of employment (unemployed learners) or confirmation of employment (employed learners)
- Proof of residence
- If the learner has a disability – a letter verifying the learners disability in terms of the Employment Equity Act
- The Workplace Based Learning Programme Agreement must be signed by all parties (Employer, Training Provider and Learner)
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What is ABET?
- ABET stands for Adult Basic Education and Training, as defined by the National Qualifications Authority.
What is an Accreditation Body?
- The South African National Accreditation System or another appointed entity that accredits verification agencies and enforces verification standards.
What does B-BBEE mean?
- B-BBEE stands for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.
What is a Certified Learning Programme?
- A learning program with independent written certification or an enrollment certificate confirming learner participation and progress.
Who is a Competent Person?
- A person with the necessary training, qualifications, and experience to perform tasks under the B-BBEE Codes.
What are Core Skills?
- Skills that add value to a company's core business and cannot be outsourced, focusing on the operational side of the value chain.
What are Critical Skills?
- Skills identified as essential by any SETA.
Who are Disabled Employees?
- Employees defined under section 54 of the Employment Equity Act regarding disability in the workplace.
What is EAP?
- EAP stands for Economically Active Population, as published by Stats SA for calculations under the Codes.
What is a Higher Education Institution?
- An institution defined under the Higher Education Act of 1997.
What are Learning Programmes?
- Any learning program listed in the Learning Programme Matrix.
What is the Learning Programme Matrix?
- A matrix used to measure skills development through various learning programs.
What does Leviable Amount mean?
- The amount defined in the Skills Development Levies Act of 1999, determined using the Fourth Schedule to the Income Tax Act.
What is the National Skills Development Strategy?
- The strategy outlined in section 5(1)(a)(ii) of the Skills Development Act.
What does NQF stand for?
- NQF stands for National Qualifications Framework.
What is NEUROGRES TM?
- Techniques combining NLP-like methods and AI game-based assessments to reinforce new behaviors in learning programs.
What are NLP-like techniques?
- Techniques that enhance sensory awareness, question interpretations, and re-pattern language for healthier interactions.
What is Outsourced Labour Expenditure?
- Costs incurred from hiring services through a labor broker or individuals receiving remuneration from such brokers.
What are Priority Skills?
- Core, critical skills, and any skills identified in Sector Skills Plans by the Department of Labour and National Development Plan (NDP).
What does SAQA mean?
- SAQA stands for South African Qualifications Authority.
What are Scarce Skills?
- Skills identified as scarce by any SETA.
What does SETA stand for?
- SETA means State Education Training Authority.
What is Skills Development Expenditure?
- Money spent on skills development, excluding levies payable under the Skills Development Levies Act.
What is The Skills Development Act?
- The act established in 1998 to promote skills development in South Africa.
What is The Skills Development Levies Act?
- The act established in 1999 concerning skills development levies.
What is Total Labour Cost?
- The total remuneration paid by a company to its employees, as defined in the Skills Development Levies Act and Income Tax Act.
What is an Uncertified Learning Programme?
- Any learning program not recognized as a certified learning program by the company.
What is a Workplace Skills Plan?
- A plan approved by the relevant SETA outlining a company's skills development strategy.
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