Nigel Shipston

Hi Lynel,
I have a number of providers who service, for example, mines that have been operational for some time already. There are a number of others servicing other permitted/essential businesses. No one has questioned these activities and in the light of not being directly specified in the Regs or any other Directive, it would require some…[Read more]

Hi Lynel, Agreed. The SETA’s are already under pressure and there is no way they could also address site visits to all providers to ensure COVID compliance. However, as many, if not most providers will be training and assessing on employer premises, they are already familiar with OHS requirements to which they are subject under the employers…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia, I have to agree with you regarding the White Paper. Had DHET implemented the recommendations for Registering SDP’s it would have been so much better. My only concern with moving back to DEL is how many people are there now at DEL to take up the reins of what they started many years back? They are better suited to addressing our…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia, I haven’t had any feedback on this yet although I know of some who have applied. Sounds like passing the buck as a means of being selective as to who gets financial assistance.

Hi Sylvia, unfortunately these communication channels, however well intended, create the perception among SDP’s that their input is either not required or is of no concern. Well intended ideas for inclusion are often mistrusted by SDP’s as a result of these perceptions, not to mention that most are currently scrambling for business in order to…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia, was that a rhetorical question? From my SETA, the only circulated Memo was the one regarding extension of scope, but it appears that without having been enlightened by QCTO regarding this topic, there was big debate about different interpretations regarding to which providers this was applicable.
Comes back to my previous comments…[Read more]

Thanks Lynel,as usual on the ball! And thank you to QCTO for the due consideration for all in these unexpected and trying situations.

In support of clarifying the need for various participants in the process of LMO training, attached is a PPT presentation comparing required processes in comparison to actual processes in effect. Addressing the faults in current practices will assist in implementing appropriate and compliant practices.

Hi Lynel,
I think the main concern is how to get moving again within the restraints of the COVID restrictions. Online training is obviously a core element of addressing these constraints, but as you know, most of the SDP’s are in the SMME category with limited resources to implement a change of this nature. Many of these providers are involved in…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
And all those involved in this exercise, this is a mammoth task and all efforts are welcomed and appreciated.

Wait for it…… However,in terms of experience and membership, APPETD by far, does not represent the vast majority of private training providers who DHET refer to as “suitcase” SDP’s. When reviewing the APPETD Membership…[Read more]

Hi Sylvia,
I did this many years ago when I wanted to check if a training provider had uploaded any of my results for the ODETDP Diploma. (Not one upload despite having successfully completed 98% of the outcomes!)

At that stage, as I recall, it only took about two weeks to get the results. Not sure of the volumes they now have to process in…[Read more]

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Well said Deon, and don’t forget that if we educate our customers as well, the illegal providers will be restricted in where they can operate. Most of our problems can be blamed on a general lack of knowledge or appreciation of the Regulatory requirements, which are, after all, compulsory like any other Regulatory requirement.

Yesterday I had a relatively long standing accredited LMO training provider query what DMR stood for?

Do I need to emphasise the need for LMO training providers and practitioners to improve their knowledge of the Regulatory environment in which they are supposed to be operating?

Hi Razia,
Details sent!

Good morning all,
As an update to the challenge test, I have available an LMO Guide which addresses common issues regarding requirements of the Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 and NCOP. Should you wish to make use of this Guide, it is available for R100.00. It addresses many misconceptions and misinterpretations of these Regulatory…[Read more]