Des Squire

Des Squire replied to the topic Seeking Accreditation Training material in the forum Seeking Accreditation Training material or Venue 1 week ago

you could contact cloe@smartscript.co.za – they are very good. You can say you were referred by me.
Des Squire replied to the topic Work-based learning programme agreement Regulations in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 1 week, 1 day ago

Once again you are on the ball. thank you for the reminders.
Des Squire started the topic Training on Mental health in the forum Training Service Providers 2 weeks, 4 days ago

I am looking for material and or guidance related to potential content for mental health training. Can anyone assist or point me in the right direction.
Des Squire started the topic Understanding Recognition of Prior Learning (Article 1) in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 3 weeks, 4 days ago

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Aim

RPL is a process that recognises what learners already know and can do regardless of whether this learning was achieved formally, informally or non-formally.

The Function of RPL is to

1. Identify what the candidate knows and can do
2. Compare those skills and knowledge with the unit standard or…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Services Seta Accredited Facilitators/Assessors and Moderators in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 4 weeks ago

Sent you an e-mail but no response from you.
Des Squire replied to the topic Communication material – Level 3 in the forum Vacancies & Seeking Practitioners for Contracts or Projects 4 weeks ago

I would suggest you make contact with Smartscript they have a wide range of material and it is very good. Contact Cleo Black <cleo@smartscript.co.za>
Des Squire replied to the topic Looking for Accredited Provider for Assessor/Moderator training in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 4 weeks ago

I would suggest you get hold of Chartall they are very good and can assist you. You can contact – Estelle van der Westhuizen <estelle@chartall.co.za>
Des Squire started the topic What is a Skills Development Facilitator? in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 1 month ago

As set out in the Organising Framework for Occupations a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) is a person who “Analyses the skills requirements within an organisation and coordinates the execution of the personal development plans of employees, monitors the implementation of the workplace skills plan and reports accordingly” (OFO Num…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic ADVICE NEEDED ON ABET FACILITATORS?? in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 1 week ago

Once the training provider is accredited and registered to deliver the (ABET) now called Adult Education and Training (AET) you may use the teacher as your facilitator. No, they would not have to be registered with ETDP SETA or any other SETA.
Des Squire replied to the topic Completing your Workplace Skills Plan in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The next workshop in Johannesburg is scheduled for March 6th and will be held at the Corporate Conference Centre in Dowerglen Edenvale. If you have not already made contact please e-mail me at the address above. Workshop details and booking forms will be sent out tomorrow or Monday.
For Cape Town and Durban areas please advise if you have an…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Completing your Workplace Skills Plan in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can anyone interested in the workshop please e-mail me des@amsiandassociates.co.za
Des Squire replied to the topic Completing your Workplace Skills Plan in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 1 month, 2 weeks ago

For information only. Enjoy your submissions.
Des Squire replied to the topic A query on when to include payment in ATR & WSP in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I would think the payment (which is what is considered for grant purposes) must be reflected in the year in which it was spent. Might be wrong but my take on it.
Des Squire replied to the topic QCTO 2019 Symposium – Invitation in the forum Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sorry Sylvia, I am unable to attend
Des Squire replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 2 months ago

No jenny, It would have to be related NQF training or alternatively if related to numeracy/literacy then an IEB assessment is commonly used.
Des Squire replied to the topic Have you seen QCTO plan to revoke QA functions delegated to SETAs? in the forum SETA ISSUES 2 months ago

In the past 10 years I have not had any correspondence or request for input of any description from the ETDP SETA. The sooner they take away the QA function the better. However we then need to know there will be a definite improvement and how the QCTO intends engaging.
Des Squire replied to the topic Can SDPs living in another country retain registration status? in the forum Training Service Providers 2 months ago

I cannot say emphatically that the answer is yes but I can only assume that once all registration requirements are met and are renewed as and when required then there should be no problem. Transparency would be an important consideration, in that the provider should advise the relevant parties of their place of residence. I believe it is the…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Unit standard requiremetns – are they met? in the forum The NQF, Articulation, & RPL 2 months, 1 week ago

Hi jenny, welcome into the discussion even at this late stage. Nothing has changed as far as i know and the rules are there for the reasons as set out in the discussion. In essence we should be conducting some form of pre-entry or diagnostic assessment to ensure the requirements are there.

We complain about high drop out rates and bad achievement…[Read more]
Des Squire started the topic Developing a professional Workplace Skills plan in the forum Skills Development Facilitators 2 months, 1 week ago

The Workplace skills plan (WSP) is intended to document skills needs in a company and to describe the range of skills development interventions that the company will use to address these needs.

A WSP must be developed and submitted every year in order to comply with current Skills Development legislation. The WSP will normally be compiled by a…[Read more]
Des Squire replied to the topic Providers failing their learners in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 2 months, 1 week ago

I am re-posting this article and discussion for general interest purposes. hope this assists some members who are unsure of the process to follow
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