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Robyn Shapiro joined Des Squire's group
Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices
This is a group for anyone involved in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (ODETD) in any capacity. The association is built on the pillars of Integrity, Trust and Transparency. There are no fees involved and you are…See More
"Hi to the two Davids - I'm not sure that it means government is not working - for example some of the complaints could be from learners or companies against private service providers.
I do like the idea that it includes someone from SAQA…"
ContributorDavid Jooste replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Do we need an Ombudsman for the post-school education and training landscape?
"Firstly I need to say to Carl Roodnick “that man deserves a Bell’s” this is something I previously said in relation to the entire RPL debate.
Given the state and often unprofessionalism within industry and lets not sugarcoat the…"
David Adrian Glanvill replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Do we need an Ombudsman for the post-school education and training landscape?"The mere fact that an Ombudsman is urgently needed suggests that the DHET or any other Governmental body, is not competent to run with the task.
Nor should it be funded by the Government, or, at least, not directly. Who holds the Purse Strings…"
"Hi Jacqui, my apologies I didn't express myself well - I meant that DHET should fund it. But I agree with you that it needs to be a legal person who is appointed - I'd suggest one with a human rights/Constitutional law interest and…"
Expert AdvisorJacqui Baumgardt replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Do we need an Ombudsman for the post-school education and training landscape?
"Sylvia, I tend to disagree. I think this should be industry driven - to expect a DHET official to do this would in my opinion be a conflict of interest. We need someone with clout in the private sector - e.g. Des Squires or Hannes Nel or someone in…"
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Do we need an Ombudsman for the post-school education and training landscape?
Started by sylvia hammond in Post-school Education and Training. Last reply by sylvia hammond 10 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Following a very interesting discussion on how much legislation there is to keep up with in the world of the training service provider - Carl Roodnick posted a suggestion that what we need in the industry is an Ombudsman.Now this seems like a very…Continue
Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Manual for sale please?
Started by Shirley Moss in Accreditation, training material, assessment yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Good day everyone. I am needing a ready to train manual for this subject of Finance for Non-Financial Managers. Does anyone have a manual they are prepared to sell for a reasonable fee for a once-off training use? Continue
Tags: non-financial, managers, for, Finance, manuals.
Today, schools need to prepare students for more rapid economic and social change than ever before
Started by Norman Ntai in Post-school Education and Training. Last reply by Cas Olivier yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Educating for the 21st centuryPosted: 16 Apr 2014 08:27 AM PDTAndreas Schleicher, Acting…Continue
Freelance / Independent Training Professionals - Networking Event Port Elizabeth
Started by Anna Retief in Accreditation, training material, assessment Apr 15. 0 Replies 1 Like
KSA Training Consultants & PE's Young Professionals Network is hosting a networking event specifically aimed at independent / freelance professionals in training. Please see the Facebook event for more details, or to RSVP: …Continue
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Skills and innovation needed to fuel green growth
Posted by sharon snell on April 22, 2014 at 13:13 0 Comments 0 Likes
Skills and innovation needed to fuel green growth
South Africa has begun the process of adjusting our training provision to meet the new demands of the green economy. Developing green skills is the key to unlocking the employment and entrepreneurial…
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Accredited 74149 Assessor
Posted by Merisha Bepat on April 22, 2014 at 13:03 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi there, I am accredited TETA assessor for the Qualification 74149.
Please note I have emailed you my details.
Kind Regards…
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SMOKING AT WORK
Posted by Wilma de Villiers on April 21, 2014 at 21:30 5 Comments 1 Like
I read an interesting article in the Weekend Argus of 15 March 2014, THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING AT WORK Tony Healy discussed smoking at work in his article. He said that employers are entitled to impose a ban or reduce pay for breaks taken. I am sure that smokers were and will be up in arms when they read this.
Smokers are entitled to smoke before and after work, during their lunch and tea breaks. This is unfortunately not happening in most instances.
My husband…
ContinueCOLLECTIVE AGREEMENT ... a mouthful!
Posted by Wilma de Villiers on April 17, 2014 at 22:30 4 Comments 0 Likes
A while ago Sylvia commented on the collective agreement and I tried to find it but was unsuccessful.
I am a lecturer at an FET College and as many people know, we have now moved over to DHET. A collective agreement was signed.…
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HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING THROUGH E-LEARNING
Posted by Deon Schrenk on April 17, 2014 at 16:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Co-operative learning has been suggested as the solution for wide array of educational problems. It is
often cited as a means of emphasising thinking skills and increasing higher-order learning; as an alternative
to ability grouping, remediation, or special education; as a means of improving race relations; and as a way
to prepare students for an…
Why Can't The Man On The Street Learn To Speak ?
Posted by Michelle Shippel on April 17, 2014 at 14:44 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of my favourite musicals "My Fair Lady" has always had, and always will have, a great and very positive impact on both my life and my work. Funnily enough, I was even referred to by one of my many clients as "the Fair Lady." The ability to communicate and express oneself genuinely, whether through a musical instrument, vocally, artistically or through dance has becoming…
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