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SDL levies rebate
Started this discussion. Last reply by sylvia hammond Feb 8. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I will appreciate any information or reference to formal documentation or the Minister's announcement relating to the SDL rebate reduction to 20%.Continue
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ContributorMarie Smith replied to TRACEY WAGENAAR's discussion Pre- Approval of Training Material in the group Learning Material Development
ContributorMarie Smith replied to TRACEY WAGENAAR's discussion Pre- Approval of Training Material in the group Learning Material Development
"Des, I agree that we should not mislead others into false beliefs.
How do you then interpret the following:
SAQA guidelines p.65: Moderation of assessment methods, instruments and materials
SAQA definition of validity of assessments…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to TRACEY WAGENAAR's discussion Pre- Approval of Training Material in the group Learning Material Development
"Des, internal moderation should also, to my understanding, cover 'design of the assessment itself' and 'moderation of assessment instruments, plans and guides on any occasion on which these are first used or are revised',…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to TRACEY WAGENAAR's discussion Pre- Approval of Training Material in the group Learning Material Development
"Tracey, this is an interesting matter. Because Providers need some kind of assurance that material they buy meets requirements, this sounds like an 'ideal' process if I see how many Providers (who have obviously been bitten or have heard…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to adeline findlay's discussion Assessor Registration with Services Seta in the group Assessors & Moderators
"David and Adeline I see that I did something that truncated my previous post. Although we do become highly frustrated, we also have to consider how few people at the SETAs are responsible for a large list of responsibilities. Sipho at the Pretoria…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to adeline findlay's discussion Assessor Registration with Services Seta in the group Assessors & Moderators
"Try speaking to Natasha Lanie or Samantha Oosthuizen."
ContributorMarie Smith commented on Charles Cotter's photo
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"Yes, that was the full level 5 qualification and an interesting project on which we worked. My current client is consulting to all the other mining groups but I have done different modules on management level 4 than for the project you are referring…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to adeline findlay's discussion Assessor Registration with Services Seta in the group Assessors & Moderators
"Yes, no responses to e-mails sent three weeks ago with a weekly follow-up..... Two years after a long battle to get re-registered, received an e-mail a couple of weeks ago that I can collect in person (drive from Pretoria to Parktown) my…"
ContributorMarie Smith commented on Charles Cotter's photo
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"I have an indirect interest in the mining industry. Have developed several modules - some management and some very technical - for a client that consults in the mining industry. Finding it fascinating."
ContributorMarie Smith replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Poor planning or poor management - why are assessors and moderators needed in a hurry so often? in the group Assessors & Moderators
"Desiree, I agree that if one contracts with a client, you should keep the client informed about your contact details. But it cuts both ways. Some time ago (quite some time ago) I entered into SLAs with (seemingly reputable) providers after…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Poor planning or poor management - why are assessors and moderators needed in a hurry so often? in the group Assessors & Moderators
"Sylvia, what you are saying is also true in many cases. Accreditation does give some credibility in the eyes of many employers although not all of them need their staff members to be assessed, especially at the additional costs of assessment and…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to sylvia hammond's discussion Poor planning or poor management - why are assessors and moderators needed in a hurry so often? in the group Assessors & Moderators
"Good question, Sylvia. I have noticed that the reason for the need or the urgency is also not mentioned. From enquiries I have made it seems that - at least where I have asked - the providers are in urgent need of assessors and moderators for…"
"Hi Marie yes I think that you raise an interesting thought - we need to discuss the implications - please share your thoughts & we can take it further I have some additional contribution from Suzanne Hattingh - let's continue next week."
ContributorMarie Smith replied to Marie Smith's discussion SDL levies rebate
"Sylvia, thank you for the download link and the pointer to the discussion. For some unknown reason I missed your December post. Certainly have some reading and reflection on the implications to do..."
"Hi Marie and Des,
Thanks Des for uploading the grant regulations gazette - it's also in the Downloads section Marie if you forget where it is.
Then there is also a discussion in the SDF group…"
ContributorMarie Smith replied to Marie Smith's discussion SDL levies rebate
"Des, Thanks a million for this."
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- Qualified and experienced developer of outcomes-based learning material and assessments, Levels 1-5
Design fully-aligned learning material, focussing on my areas of subject matter expertise: supervisory and management development, new venture creation, skills development, learning barriers, coaching, mentoring, customer service and customer service management. Developed more than 70 programmes under the auspices of ServiceSeta, W&RSETA, ETDPSETA and MQA.
Project-managed development of full qualification (and developed most of the material) for mining management.
Extensive experience in management, management development, behaviour change through coaching and mentoring.
Experienced entrepreneur, understanding SMME retail.
Registered HR Practicitioner with SA Board for People Practice (ETDP)
Assessor, Moderator- ServiceSETA W&RSETA, ETDPSETA
More than 15 years' experience as facilitator
Skills Development Facilitator
www.skillsedge.co.za
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- At 23:11 on January 29, 2013,
Charles Cotter said… Hi, Marie, we are still in the initiation phase of the establishment of SAPTA. We had our founding meeting in November 2012 in which an Executive Council was elected. SAPTA has been registered with CIPRO. Three dedicated work groups were established to focus on the pivotal areas, namely: Governance; Membership/certification and Marketing/administration.
We plan to have our first networking breakfast sometime in April in which we will invite all interested stakeholders to join us and a more formal event in June 2013.
Essentially, SAPTA's vision is to instill and foster a culture of professionalism amongst trainers and to be the custodian of the rights, interests and needs of trainers. Indeed a tall order, but we have a fantastic ExCo and work group members to drive the process.
You are welcome to register and/or volunteer for the work groups. Our next meeting will be mid-February. SAPTA will be using Skills Universe and LinkedIn as communication platforms.
- At 11:25 on November 21, 2012,
Suvrajit D Chowdhury said… I am responsible for end-to-end e-learning & training solutions delivery across verticals like Educational Institutions, Corporates in IT, Telecom, Retail, BFSI, Healthcare etc. Leverage upon our years of experience in learning and training domain in different verticals and develop diverse solutions for various clients.
Key service offerings are listed as below:
· Custom Content Development (WBTs, CBTs, ILTs, VILTs, Blended Solutions, Webinars, Product Trainings, Process Trainings, HR/Sales Trainings, Compliance n Regulatory Trainings, Technical Trainings, Product Manuals, Walkthroughs, Catalogs, Assessments etc.)
· Learning and Training Staff Augmentation (Provide Resources like Instructional Designers, Technical Writers, Quality Analysts, Multimedia Developers\Designers, Programmers, SMEs, Project Managers etc. in Onsite and Offsite models)
· Content Localization (Text, Audio and Video translation in more than 40+ International languages like European, Latin American and Asia-Pac languages)
· Content Re-purposing and Re-engineering (Conversion of legacy content into newer forms and newer technologies)
· LMS/LCMS Solutions
· Technical Trainings for Education
· Mobile (Smart Phones & Tablets) and Game based Learning
· Simulation/Scenario based learning
· 2D/3D Animations, Multimedia Services
· XML/HTML Services
· Learning Portals Development
· Social Learning Communities Development
Please let me know if i could be at your assistance.
Regards,
Suvrajit
- At 15:20 on May 31, 2011,
Henriette van Twisk said… Hi Marie
I have not forgotten about you - I have asked the question and they will let me know what we can do shortly!
- At 18:41 on May 24, 2011, Henriette van Twisk said…
Hi Marie
it would seem we have a glitsch - CIMAP website has a full page explaining the RPL facility as well as a list of available qualifications under News and Views. E-mail seems to be working fine but have not received anything from you today. Please give me a call on 079 346 2298 if you continue having problems?
Thanks 'Henriette
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Evaluating learning material to be acquired or developed
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:56 19 Comments 5 Likes
When deciding on a developer or a supplier of off-the-shelf SAQA-aligned outcomes-based learning material and assessments, the Training Provider's dilemma is how to evaluate the potential contractor or supplier.
Some time ago, the question arose of what guidelines can be given to training providers when they have to decide on contracting a designer/developer of outcomes-based learning material and assessments or when they buy 'off-the-shelf' material.
The suggestions that…
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