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sylvia hammond started the topic Regulations Workplace based learning programme agreement in the forum The Learnership Group 1 month ago
Part of South African culture – certainly in Cape Town – is to slow down towards the end of the year and be in holiday mode before actually going on holiday, and to get back in work mode mid-January.
So when key documents are Gazetted November & December, so departments can clear their desks before going on leave – they don’t always get the…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond commented on the post, What does the future hold for private learning providers? 1 month ago
Thank you Hannes,
I am very much a “where’s the evidence” person – and with SA skills development – there’s lots of statutory and policy evidence – but a serious lack of effective implementation. (And it seems an overload of rumours.)
So I’m looking forward to having Minister Nzimande back – and the President clearly has education and skills on…[Read more] -
sylvia hammond commented on the post, What does the future hold for private learning providers? 1 month ago
Good morning Hannes,
Lynel has given a comprehensive response to your questions, which I believe are all very relevant to focus attention on where we are with skills development – compared to where we wanted to be – and therefore what should be the way forward.One point you make is about the lack of answers to questions. I understand the…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond commented on the post, What does the future hold for private learning providers? 1 month ago
Dear Hannes, thank you for your response.
When I delay in responding it is an indication that I am seeking information and I will come back to you.
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sylvia hammond commented on the post, What does the future hold for private learning providers? 1 month ago
Thank you Lynel for such a comprehensive response.
One challenge that may have influenced private providers is the company compliance requirement for registration with DHET – that may have presented a challenge. I am not sure if anyone has information on that.
In response to the last question on APPETD, I have been advised that the CEO…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond commented on the post, What does the future hold for private learning providers? 1 month ago
Dear Hannes,
Thank you for your post. There are a number of questions here – so I plan to work through them one at a time – by verifying the information I give with documents or verbal confirmation.First response – on the NQF level qualifications and quality councils.
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic Promotion for all SETA qualifications and Ocupational Qaulifications in the forum Seeking Accreditation Training material or Venue 1 month ago
Hi Eunice,
please will you explain to me – what is the difference between a SETA qualification & an occupational qualification?
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sylvia hammond posted a new activity comment 1 month ago
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic Giving out registration documents in the forum
Discussions on Assessment & Moderation 1 month agoHi Abraham,
Thank you for responding to Nangamso with your advice.I am extremely concerned with your comments about providers on skills-universe. We did have this issue raised before – and it was made clear that providers need to make clear exactly what the status is – that is do they have an actual project – or are they looking for extension of…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond started the topic DHET draft Data Dictionary for PSET – call for comments in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 1 month ago
The Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) has produced a draft Data Dictionary (Version June 2019) with the purpose of standardising implementation of Post-School Education & Training (PSET) data. It aims to improve quality and integrity of data, reduce redundancy of data, and improve decision-making by ensuring a better quality of data…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic North West ETDP in the forum ETDP SETA 1 month, 1 week ago
Is anyone able to assist Cas please – with the ETDP SETA office in the North West.
This is the only document that I have on ETDP branches – attached. -
sylvia hammond replied to the topic RPL in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 1 week ago
Pleasure – good luck – & please let us know how you get on – I am sure that you are not alone – so others will benefit as well.
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic RPL in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 1 week ago
Hi Bernice
There are a number of experts within our membership.
The first few who spring to mind are:
Karen Deller
Colette Tennison
Alan Ralphs.
I would suggest – click on Members on the Main Home page & invite them as a friend – it will enable you to send private messages.
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic RPL in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 1 week ago
Hi Bernice,
Thanks for your question.Please clarify further – if I understand correctly, you are wanting to have RPL for yourself, and for the HR knowledge and experience gained?
Do you have a qualification in mind?
Thanks sylvia
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sylvia hammond started the topic Do we need a quality manager or an investigative detective? in the forum
Learning Material Development 1 month, 2 weeks agoThe purpose of skills-universe has always been to create a supportive community – to allow members involved in ETD to share information, help each other, work with each other – in the interests of effective implementation of skills development – supporting training and development.
There is a wide range of members: facilitators, assessors,…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond started the topic How we work together to protect our member community in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 3 weeks ago
If you have been doing business with a member who has disappeared from the member list, please contact me immediately on – sylvia@portalpublishing.net
Successful business relationships are based upon trust, but sometimes we are taken in by charismatic or persuasive members, who seem to make a good case.
Portal Publishing cannot guarantee the b…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond replied to the topic How to protect yourself against training material scams in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Lynel and Tass.
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sylvia hammond started the topic How to protect yourself against training material scams in the forum The Help Desk 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Training material is an expensive commodity, which also involves intellectual property rights.
So members have reported problems to us – of quality of material and of non-payment for materials. In response, we have done – and continue to – delete and block members, who do not have ethical business practices.
It is important to know that the QCTO…[Read more]
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sylvia hammond started the topic Welcome back to our new Minister Dr Bonginkosi (Blade) Nzimande in the forum Basic and Higher Education 1 month, 3 weeks ago
President Ramaphosa has announced the new ministerial appointments – we have been waiting with bated breath.
We have Dr Bonginkosi (Blade) Nzimande as Minister and Buti Manemela as Deputy Minister.
We are so lucky to have continuity –
Minister Nzimande has only been away for a short time – so he comes back in time to oversee the…[Read more] -
sylvia hammond started the topic Task team appointed to address gender-based violence in PSET system in the forum
Basic and Higher Education 1 month, 3 weeks agoThe DHET Minister Pandor has requested comments on the:
Policy Framework to address Gender-Based Violence in the Post-School Education and Training System (PSET).The document for comment is available on: http://www.dhet.gov.za/
Just scroll down to reach the document.Submissions to be made:
For Attention: Ms Sesi Mahlobogoane,
Director:…[Read more] - Load More
