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NATIONAL YOUTH CHALLENGE

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Ecclestone Aug 4, 2010. 6 Replies

Fellow members of Skills Universe I have started a Section 21 Company in order to present a programme for Youth Training based on adventure training. Our aim is to take this to all schools and…Continue

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John Ecclestone commented on John Ecclestone's blog post South African Education Scene
"Hi Sylvia, Thanks for the response. Make know mistake I am extremely in "love" with my country. However the political climate is stifling everything and that is one of the reasons why I have left South Africa, to teach where firstly I am…"
Feb 11
sylvia hammond commented on John Ecclestone's blog post South African Education Scene
"Hi John,  It's very important to distinguish between Basic Education; Higher Education (which includes universities and universities of technology, and also FET colleges - public and private); and then skills-development, which is the…"
Feb 11
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South African Education Scene

Having taught in government schools as well as having been involved with training in the adult sector, I must make this comment regarding SA education - where SA degrees and other qualifications were once sought after around the world, the question I get asked is as follows when applying for work ovreseas - before or after 1994? I have been on this website for some time and although I have not contributed much since leaving SA, I have this to say on observing the comments and posts - SA…See More
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John Ecclestone replied to Arnold Muscat's discussion Training material required for Outlook 2007/2010 - MS Exchange in the group Training Service Providers
"Hi Arnold, Are you looking for training material that is accredited material or is this for personal use? Regards, John E jecclestone@gmail.com / sadectraining@gmail.com www.sadectraining.com  "
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John Ecclestone replied to Kiki Coppin's discussion Transfer of employment
"Barney is correct in what he says. If the contract has lapsed and not been renewed, the security company must redeploy the member. If they are unable to redeploy the member then the necessary actions of paying the member what is due to them must be…"
Sep 26, 2011
John Ecclestone commented on Zerelde Uys's blog post Totally stupid provider got it right!
"Well done indeed! Congrats and keep up with the raising of your voice as there are people out there who will support you in the endeavour."
Aug 29, 2011
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Aug 18, 2011
John Ecclestone replied to Irene Tliana's discussion Facilitators eating infront of students
"Hi Irene, A bottle or glass of water and maybe a peppermint or two, but not eating in front of the class. That is out! As an instructor in the SANDF we have a drinking, smoking, eating and language policy statement that we make before presenting…"
Aug 18, 2011
John Ecclestone replied to Des Squire's discussion How important is it to create a flexible workforce?
"Des, I also believe that a lot of people are not held accountable for what they do or don't do. Lots of people may disagree with me when I say that the army, in particular being part of the infantry corps, has taught me a lot. It has given me…"
Aug 17, 2011
John Ecclestone commented on Zerelde Uys's blog post Am I the only totally stupid training provider?
"Hi everyone! I am now sitting in Taiwan due to in part the bureaucratic processes involved in registration. As far as I am concerend a private body, irrespective of what is happening in the government circles (requirements and all), should be…"
Aug 12, 2011

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Tell us about what you do
Facilitator (Instructor) and Assessor within the EDTP, HWSETA and SASSETA sector education and training areas.
We train security officers within the SADEC Region.
What companies or organisations are you with?
PSIRA and SASSETA

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South African Education Scene

Posted on February 11, 2013 at 10:15 2 Comments

Having taught in government schools as well as having been involved with training in the adult sector, I must make this comment regarding SA education - where SA degrees and other qualifications were once sought after around the world, the question I get asked is as follows when applying for work ovreseas - before or after 1994?

 

I have been on this website for some time and although I have not contributed much since leaving SA, I have this to say on observing the comments and…

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At 8:00 on August 4, 2010, paul steyn said…
Absolute pleasure John and I agree with Des,we are a family on skills universe and together we will make it happen.I know a guy in Richardsbay that launched an idea to schools to do computer training and that has been a huge success.He now has 50 branches countrywide.I will asked him how he funded it..
 
 
 

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