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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Should Union Shop Stewards be qualified? in the forum Industrial relations issues including retrenchment, discipline & dismissal 10 years, 3 months ago
It is such a complicated situation and everyone’s views expressed so far have great weight. Just to add…………..when we have experienced resistance to training from the employee body, it is often owing to shop stewards, and the individual’s current competence/lack of proof thereof. Understandable to an extent but sad!
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Non-payment: SETAs in the forum Training Service Providers 10 years, 3 months ago
Yes, please don’t feel alone! We work across all SETA’s because we offer the fundamentals (eeeeek!!) And we have had this experience with more than a few. We once sent certified ID copies of 200 learners 11 times to a SETA…………..etc! They are severely administratively challenged and there is NO recourse. Besides the fact that us Providers…[Read more]
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Training providers not registered in the forum Seeking Accreditation or Training material 10 years, 5 months ago
Hi
It depends on the course and the necessity, but most of the time – NO.
If it is a credit-based course and the learner is to receive credits/be entered onto the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) then a provider who is not yet accredited cannot ensure this for the learner. If it is a “nice to have” course, then perhaps you…[Read more] -
Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Conspirators sabotaging the delivery of Limpopo school books? in the forum Basic and Higher Education 10 years, 7 months ago
This time?! What about in January where they should have been there? February, March April…………..?
And in the Eastern Cape – is there a conspiracy against the Ministry there too? Many many schools don’t yet have books….
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Mary Metcalfe and call centre to support Limpopo school book distribution in the forum Basic and Higher Education 10 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Sylvia. The Department of Education should never have “let” Mary Metcalfe “go.” And I am pleased that there is a plan forward – not just talk and promises. Please let her come to the Eastern Cape too……………………..
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Services SETA Assessor/s + Moderator/s required urgetly for US's 14522 (242585) + 10053 +10622+ 10067 in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 10 years, 7 months ago
We just cannot sit back and let this happen. I am going to bring this up with APPEDT. I have tried appealing to the SETA!!
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Services SETA Assessor/s + Moderator/s required urgetly for US's 14522 (242585) + 10053 +10622+ 10067 in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 10 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jacqueline. Contact Des or Marco @fezaprint.co.za for assessors and moderators, they seem to have many independent ones for this kind of work!
It is SUCH a pity about the Services SETA – they have slowed down their services unbelievably. What used to take three weeks is taking nearly a year now……………….I think there is a lot to be…[Read more] -
Paula Whitaker replied to the topic The Constitutional Right to Education in the forum Basic and Higher Education 10 years, 9 months ago
Fascinating and ironically comforting if that makes any sense?!
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic What would you say to the heads of FET colleges? in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 10 years, 10 months ago
What a GREAT question!
i would say: You, FET Colleges, are really needed in our country, and they therefore need to strive to be centres of excellence. Employ highly-skilled MOTIVATED and inspiring staff, adopt interesting and practical systems for successful results, and remember that there are many private providers that are able and willing to…[Read more] -
Paula Whitaker replied to the topic ASSESSORS and MODERATORS NEEDED – SAQA 59201 LP 60269 NC:Generic Management NQF Level 5 in the forum
Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 10 years, 11 months ago
Marco Fernandes has a group of independent assessors and moderators which they co-ordinate for this kind of work. You can contact him on 011 664 6643 / marco@fezaprint.co.za.
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Fundamentals Moderator in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 10 years, 11 months ago
Contact Marco Fernandes – he co-ordinates a group of independent assessors and moderators in this regard. We use him for our fundamentals and they always deliver great stuff. 011-664 6643/marco@fezaprint.co.za
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic What is the value of ABET/AET training these days? in the forum
Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 11 years, 2 months ago
Hello Marco
There is massive value in Adult Education and Training and there is LOTS of evidence of this. It addresses a wide spectrum of adults and the fundamental skills, from those who are illiterate and innumerate (yes there are still a LARGE number) to matriculants and qualified employees who want to upgrade certain areas such as Maths. This…[Read more] -
Paula Whitaker posted an update 11 years, 6 months ago
@charlenepeens Hi Charlene
RE Accreditation at ABET Level 4 – sadly it still differs from SETA to SETA currently. although it should be a simple, standardized process. Your primary SETA needs an MoU with the SETA with which you seek new programme approval for the new programme you want to offer. If you are already accredited then you need not go…[Read more] -
Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Who Started the Rumour: Free Training? in the forum Training Service Providers 11 years, 9 months ago
You are excellent to promote the correct process. I just still cannot believe that any workplace believes they are getting any training for free – they are paying for it either directly or indirectly!
Maphuthi Sekwaila said:
Hi All, I agree with Paula. I was involved with the various Setas’ voucher project and always made my clients aware that…
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Who Started the Rumour: Free Training? in the forum Training Service Providers 11 years, 9 months ago
Absolutely. You are so right and the providers who offer “free” training are adding to the degradation of training.
Lynette Barbara Myers said:
As an educator for roughly 28 years now, it never fails to amuse me that most members of society, be they parents, pupils, students or CEO’s appear to believe that learning, training, tutoring or tea…
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Who Started the Rumour: Free Training? in the forum Training Service Providers 11 years, 9 months ago
You are providing an excellent service by promoting such accurate informative processes as an SDF! I am astounded by the way some providers twist the process!
Tracey Berry said:
An excellent discussion. I think most ISDFs and Training Providers have encountered this problem with current and prospective clients.
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Paula Whitaker posted an update 12 years, 4 months ago
@mashudunditwani Hello Mashudu
I have a booklet for you called “Starting and Maintaining an ABET Programme” – basically our 19 years of ABET tips!! If you think you could use it please just send me an e-mail request on paula@eee.co.za
Regards
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Survey to determine need for ABET in the forum Training Service Providers 12 years, 5 months ago
Hello Meena. We have found this too – it is based on a mixture of pride, ignorance of ABET, mis-understanding etc and is not unusual at all in all levels of the workplace. The problem with a survey is that the people who actually need the ABET often do not grasp the survey which results in further lack of response – and not necessarily…[Read more]
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic Reregistration 2010, A DISASTER OF NOTE! in the forum Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 12 years, 6 months ago
We must find a medium of communicating our collective concerns through to The Minister before the SETA’s are re-instated in 2011. We have genuine problems that are totally unacceptable but occurring, and indeed preventing training and development from actaully happening. The differing stds re assessors/moderators and company registration is one…[Read more]
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Paula Whitaker replied to the topic HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! in the forum Training Service Providers 12 years, 6 months ago
Will contact you this morning!
jan kruger said:
Hi Paula Merseta has given me the CD but that unit standard is not on there and i am still looking for it
Regards Jan
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