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Sylvia F. Hammond commented on the post, Keynote Speech by Minister Nzimande at hybrid 5th National Skills Conference 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Lynel,
thank you. I do agree with you. I would add something that started to worry me as I listened to the presentations – the use of the word “skills”.
I am almost finished my thesis – once I have sent in my draft I will be more active again & we can do some exercises on our ideas. -
Sylvia F. Hammond wrote a new post, Keynote Speech by Minister Nzimande at hybrid 5th National Skills Conference 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Today was the launch of the 5th National Skills Conference – a hybrid online & in person conference. Minister Blade Nzimande gave the Keynote speech – full of very interesting content – all worth spending our time […]
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic RIP Adel, fly high Angel – Gone too soon in the forum
Concerned Providers Interest Group – QCTO/SAQA/SETA 3 months, 3 weeks agoThank you for posting Lynel –
I just picked it up on Twitter – my sincere condolences to you, to all her family and the many colleagues with whom she worked.
I am sure many skills-universe members will have known her and appreciate how much she will be missed.
I will share to all members. -
Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic Call for chapter proposals – creative data analysis in the forum
Postgrad Support Group 3 months, 3 weeks agoCall for chapter proposals
Creative Data Analysis to be edited by
Helen Kara, Dawn Mannay, and Alastair RoyThe primary audiences for this edited collection will be Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers and it will also be a useful resource for Masters’
students, practice-based and mid-career researchers.Policy Press has w…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic Nightmare on SETA Street – the bloodbath in the forum SETA ISSUES 4 months ago
Hi Nigel,
After reading your post, and commenting, I tried to remember where I had seen something on this topic, and I recall that I was contacted by someone with extensive knowledge and experience, but without the qualification that were now being told they needed.So I went through my files and found the Services SETA document, which I would…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond posted a new activity comment 4 months ago
Hi Judah, I manage the site but I do not provide material, or any other skills development services. Please post either in Quick Links or a relevant Discussion Group. Thx
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Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic Wits REAL 2021 Seminar – Prof Johnny Sung & Singapore LLL skills strategy in the forum
Postgrad Support Group 4 months agoTo all members,
I hope that you have located the seminar series on You Tube, it really is excellent.
Here is another one – Prof Johnny Sung, with his presentation on the Singapore Skillsfuture strategy – for Lifelong Learning.There are so many points that are relevant to us in South Africa, it’s a definitely watch twice presentation – to make…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic Nightmare on SETA Street – the bloodbath in the forum SETA ISSUES 4 months ago
Hi to Nigel, Hugo and Bev,
Nigel my apologies for not responding earlier – I have been trying desperately to make time to finish my thesis. I keep saying “a few days away” ….
Anyway, on your post – have you seen the posting by Lynel for the QCTO webinar which is to take place later this month. I have attached again for you in case you have not…[Read more] -
Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic Wits REAL 2021 Seminar Series on Education and Work in the forum
Postgrad Support Group 4 months, 2 weeks agoHi to all members,
For those who have not attended this online series, please amake a plan to catch up with the whole series via You Tube.The collection forms the equivalent of attending a very good post-grad course – unfortunately not accredited for credits, but really worthwhile with top-drawer speakers.
I did suggest once that it should at…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic ASDSA Survey to SDFs on Employer Participation & Expenditure in the forum
Skills Development Facilitators 5 months agoThe Association for Skills Development in South Africa (ASDSA) has requested that we post this survey for completion by Skills Development Facilitators (SDF)s – that is both internal and consultant external SDFs; or people within the company who fulfil that role.
As it will benefit everyone in the skills development world, please pass this on t…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic 2021 DoEL Employment Equity Online “Roadshows” in the forum
Implementers and Trainers of Employment Equity Act 5 months agoIt’s that time of the year again – Employment Equity Report submission.
The previous issue I saw from the Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) stated that they will be sending out regional invitations. So these are the dates that you need to diarise and watch out for your invitation.
This issue gives names & contacts & says first come…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic QCTO Pilot Programme W-BL&D Practitioners in the forum Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) 5 months, 1 week ago
Thanks for replies Zanele & Kgalema
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Sylvia F. Hammond wrote a new post, Thinking Local while acting Global – horse shoes & horses 5 months, 1 week ago
After spending some time getting to understand exactly what the National Learner Records Database (NLRD) contains, I have a concern that we are:
– looking for our horse shoes, when we’ve lost our horses – a […] -
Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic QCTO Pilot Programme W-BL&D Practitioners in the forum
Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) 5 months, 1 week agoPlease see attached the:
– invitation from the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO)
– to Work-based Learning & Development
(W-BL&D) Practioners
– for expressions of interest
– to participate in a pilot programme.Please see attached for full details of the invitation.
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Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic A Masters Degree programme with REAl for 2022 in the forum
Postgrad Support Group 5 months, 1 week agoAre you thinking of pursuing further studies in 2022?
The Master of Education specialisation in Education and Work is aimed at those interested in improving their insight into education and the economy, education and social and economic development, and education and the world of work.
To have an idea of the quality of a REAL programme, have a…[Read more]
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic Chronological table of significant skills development events in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Carl,
Thank you so much – you add an entirely different content – much appreciated. -
Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic SAQA Qualifications reaching expiration in June 2021 in the forum SETA ISSUES 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Colleen,
As far as I know the answer to your question is No, unfortunately not.I am aware that there is an article on this question being prepared at the skills portal for publishing on that site.
I will alert all skills-universe members with the URL as soon as it is published.
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic Chronological table of significant skills development events in the forum Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi John,
Now I see what Bernard means, that really is an excellent contribution. Thank you for your time and trouble.And you have given me more fuel to add to a conclusion I have already identified and written up. So I am most grateful for that.
sylvia
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Sylvia F. Hammond started the topic Chronological table of significant skills development events in the forum
Post-school Education & Training – including TVET 5 months, 2 weeks agoHi members,
I’m creating a chronological table of significant skills development events to include in my thesis.What would you regard as the most significant years/events in skills development?
Appreciate your ideas.
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Sylvia F. Hammond replied to the topic REAL seminar – Dr Leslie Powell on NSPS in the forum Postgrad Support Group 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Annette,
Well we can’t say that it’s all plain sailing – that’s for sure.But we can’t give up – we must persist. We can make life better for so many people – especially young people.
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Thank you Sylvia,
I picked out two sentences which was important to me:
1. The number of SMMEs and the variety of businesses must be expanded.
2. Reindustrialise the economy focusing on growing small businesses.
Once again, everything is about the higher education institutions and the TVET colleges – nothing about the Skills Development Providers in South Africa. If they want skills, why don’t they start working on SDPs – they are missing out on our fantastic industry. Why do they not see Skills Development Providers that go the extra mile, and upskill learners from all sectors (no matter where the learners are, the SDPs go to where it is needed).
Lynel,
thank you. I do agree with you. I would add something that started to worry me as I listened to the presentations – the use of the word “skills”.
I am almost finished my thesis – once I have sent in my draft I will be more active again & we can do some exercises on our ideas.