PRESENTATION TO IHRMFORUM

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1 NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY PRESENTATION TO IHRMFORUM Augustine Rono 16 th June /19/2017

2 Objectives of the Presentation To sensitize participants on: The role and functions of NITA; The Industrial training levy purpose and benefits to contributors; Available Training schemes; Guidelines on training application, Guidelines on claiming reimbursement

3 WHO WE ARE National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) NITA is a state corporation established under the Industrial Training (Amendment) Act of Initially was known as the Directorate of Industrial Training- a Department in the Ministry of Labour. Under the Ministry of East African Community, Labour & Social Protection Mandate; to promote highest standards in the quality and efficiency of Industrial Training in Kenya and ensure adequate supply of properly trained manpower at all levels in industry Has its HQ at Industrial Area Nbi but has offices in; Msa, Ksm, Eld, Nkru, Kakamega, Nyeri, Thika, Embu, Athi-River

4 NITA Vision, Mission & Core Values Vision: A globally competitive and adequate workforce for industrial development. Mission: To facilitate industrial training for enhanced productivity Core Values Customer focus Integrity, transparency and accountability Creativity and innovation Lifelong learning Participation of stakeholders Equity and access

5 Governance Structure The National Industrial Training Board which consists of: A Chairperson appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; The Principal Secretary East African Community, Labour and Social Protection The Principal Secretary - Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; The Principal Secretary National Treasury; Members nominated and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary as follows: 3 persons nominated by the FKE; 3 persons nominated by the COTU; and 1 other member appointed by the Cabinet Secretary (representing other interest groups)

6 The Act gives NITA the following mandate Industrial training (regulation & provision); Industrial training Levy Administration (Assess & Collect) Industrial training curricula; Integrating labour market information into skills development; Development and harmonization of industrial training curricula & assessment guidelines; Assessing industrial training, testing occupational skills; Awarding certificates including government trade test certificates; Equating certificates; Mandate Accrediting institutions engaged in industrial training.

7 Sector Training Committees (STCs) Sector Training Committees (STCs) are established pursuant to Section 4J of the Industrial Training Act to perform functions determined by the NITB from time-to-time. A Committee shall consist of such number of persons appointed in writing as the Board may determine, to represent: Employers in the industry concerned; Employees in the industry concerned; and Other interests,

8 STCs -ToRs The terms of reference for STCs are as outlined below: Registration of employers for NITA regulation and levy compliance Determining Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and approve Annual Training Plans. Developing Industrial Training Schemes including; Occupational competence standards, testing and certification systems, approval of capacity for employers to offer apprenticeship, internship and attachment, Recommending Training Providers and Assessors for Registration by the Authority. Recommending mechanisms for improving Industrial Training Levy collection

9 Economic Sectors The industry is organized into nine (9) economic sectors as follows: Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing & Allied Agencies, Mining, Oil, Quarrying & Allied Agencies, Manufacturing & Allied Agencies, Energy Electricity, Gas and Water & Allied Agencies, Building and Construction & Allied agencies, Commercial, Distributive, Wholesale, Retail Trade & Allied Agencies, Transport, Storage, Communication & Allied Agencies, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Business Services & Allied Agencies, Government Ministries, Counties, Parastatals, Education and Research Institutions, Commissions, Community & Allied.

10 NITA operates five (5)Industrial Training Centres (ITCs): NITA-Nairobi NITA-Textile Training Institute (Nairobi) NITA-Kisumu NITA Athi River NITA-Mombasa Courses are: Industrial Training - ITCs Industry-oriented, demand driven courses for both formal and informal sectors Simulation Centres Short and long programmes (proficiency courses, skill upgrading courses, artisan, craft & Technician courses, and tailor - made courses). Centres equipped with boarding facilities, training rooms, workshops and recreational facilities. Centres have joint capacity of over 5,000 trainees In addition to the 5, NITA has registered/accredited more than 400 training providers and accredited more than 600 assessment centres

11 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING LEVY Industrial Training Act (Cap.237) makes provision for Industrial Training Levy. Purpose of Levy is to support in full or part the cost of industrial training incurred by employers. Legal Notice No. 113 of 14 th June, 2007 contains provisions as to the person liable to pay levy, mode of payment and other enabling provisions. Order requires an employer (unless already registered) to register and contribute Industrial Training Levy. An employer shall within 30 days after commencement of Order, unless already registered, apply to Director General in the prescribed form to be registered as an employer.

12 Training Levy Contd.. Director General shall issue a certificate of registration to an employer registered under this Order. Employer required to pay levy to NITA at a monthly rate of Kshs. 50/= per employee (person employed for wages/salary) including a casual employee, on or before last working day of month. Payment to be accompanied by a payment return prescribed as Form 2. Registered employer, who ceases permanently or temporarily to employ, shall within 30 days of ceasing, notify Director General accordingly in writing stating reasons of ceasing to be an employer.

13 LEVY FUND CONT. Registration of employers Employers are Key partners in delivery of NITA Mandate All employers need to register with NITA Registration as an Employer is legal requirement as per Sec 5B of the Act and the Levy order. N/B :Employer means any person, public body, firm, corporation or company who or which has entered into a contract of service to employ any person, and includes an agent, foreman, or manager; Employee means a person employed for wages or salary and includes an apprentice, indentured learner, temporary, seasonal and casual worker.

14 Payment of Training Levy Direct deposit to National Industrial Training Authority KCB Industrial Area Branch Account No , Bankers Cheque payable to National Industrial Training Authority By Mpesa pay bill number In the place of account number, put your NITA registration number. e.g. CDAT-0001, RETAI-0001 NO CASH PAYMENT FOR TRAINING LEVY Complete Form 2 (Nita Website) and attach evidence of payment; e.g. banking slips and send to Nita offices Ensure to get official receipt for any payment

15 OFFENCES 5% of the amount due shall be added to the amount for each month or part of a month thereafter that the amount due remains unpaid a penalty. A person who fails to comply with any provision of a training levy order shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings and if such failure continues after a conviction, such person shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty thousand shillings for every month or part thereof during which such failure is continued.

16 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SCHEMES industrial training means training for a specified industry- which is conducted under the following Schemes and programmes 1. Apprenticeship Schemes- Conducted in NITA Centres/Accredited Centres for Artisan, Craft and Technician apprentices (Dual System-In-plant & In-Centre) 2. Indentured learnership scheme- fully on job training in areas that may not be available in regular formal training institutions. 3. Industrial Attachment scheme- placement of a person in a workplace for the purpose of gaining knowledge and practical skills. A grant may be paid to up-to date employers after 3 months upon successful evaluation.

17 Training Schemes Contd 4. Trade Test- A systematic way of evaluating the competency of a person in a given trade or occupation 5. Skills-Upgrading Programs- enables training of existing employees for various tailor-made courses. Includes local, regional and overseas (where a course is not locally available) training. Conducted either in-house or open-house Intended to improve performance at workplace Approval for degree courses suspended. Prior approval must be obtained from the Director General, NITA (7 days-local & 14 days Overseas).

18 SUG Programme Contd Training must be relevant to duties of the employee. Application to be supported by details on: a. Course content and objectives b. Name of nominee, designation, ID copies c. Name of trainer (be NITA registered or Accredited) d. Course timetable & Duration (exact dates) e. Fees f. Specific Course venue (town, building) g. Appointment letters for overseas (6 months) Any changes be communicated to NITA prior to course commencement.

19 Reimbursement CAPPED AT 200% OF AN EMPLOYERS PREVIOUS YEAR S COINTRIBUTION. Employer must be up to date with Levy payments Must have made an application for training to NITA and approval granted. Reimbursement claim must be made in the prescribed form supported with; receipts of payment of training or other costs, approval letter from NITA & evidence of course completion. Reimbursement rates and items are as per NITA guidelines and normally communicated in the approval letter-course fees, airfare (oversees), books, training materials, assessment

20 ITEM 2016 REIMBURSENTS RATES REIMBURSEMENT (Maximum Rates) Open house (Nonresidential Courses) Open house (Residential Courses) In house Courses: Per Week: KShs.42, 000 per participant OR Per day: KShs.8, 400 per participant Per Week: Kshs. 48, 000 per participant OR Per day: KShs.9,600 per participant Conducted within the employers premises Per Week: Kshs 21,000 per participant per participant OR Per day: Ksh 4,200 per participant Conducted outside employer s premises Per week: Kshs 31,500 per participant OR Per Day: Ksh 6,300 per participant Top Executive Management courses will be reimbursed at a maximum rate of: Tuition Travelling expenses Per Wk: KShs.60, 000 per participant OR Per day: Kshs 12,000 Return Economy air fare OR 2000cc engine capacity as per Automobile Association (AA) rates.

21 REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMME TRAINING PERIOD CLAIMS SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE OF CHEQUES RELEASE Jan-Mar th Apr st May 2017 Apr-Jun st July st Aug 2017 Jul-Sept st Oct th Nov 2017 Oct-Dec st Jan th Feb 2018

22 REASONS FOR NON-REIMBURSEMENT Employer not up to date in levy payment Lack of training approval Lack of relevant supporting documents (payment receipts from approved trainer-original/certified copy, evidence of course attendance & completion, Boarding pass etc) Late submission of claims Exhausted entitlement based on capping Discrepancies in training approval details and reimbursement claim details Failure to submit a reimbursement claim

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