CORPORATE ACADEMY FULL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT. Programme Overview

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1 Programme Overview V i s i o S o l u t i o n e s N o v i t a t e s CORPORATE ACADEMY FULL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd Registration Number: 1981/012426/07 Bosasa Security (Pty) Ltd Registration No: 1995/010121/07 Bosasa Youth Development Centres Registration No: 2003/002608/07 Sondolo IT Registration Number: 2005/000500/07 HW SETA Registration No: HW591A SASSETA Registration No: FP&M SETA Registration No: FET00387

2 Admission Requirements As a Corporate learning and development provider, the Watson Corporate Academy offers a range of programmes, which addresses national imperatives. It is also committed to high quality facilitation, assessment and moderation and the learning experience is embedded in quality learning and development standards. Therefore, the Watson Corporate Academy Admission policy, procedures and requirements is committed to: fair and open access to learnin programmes ensuring that there are no discriminatory factors that negatively impact on learners accessing learning programmes Business analysis to determine what competencies the learner requires to ensure that these learning needs are met. This relates to the language and numeric requirements, as well as the occupational competence analysising the qualification or the unit standard to determine what learning need exist. This informs the design of an appropriate selection process and informs entry level requirements for the different programmes ensuring that it enables learners to access learning programmes on the basis of qualification or the equivalent level of demonstrated competence the careful design or choice of a selection process which will establish whether or not the learners have these competencies in place entry requirements of the learning programme that are closely linkedto the learning assumed to be in place as stipulated in the unit standard and qualification and will ensure that these requirements are met The Director of the Watson Corporate Academy will ensure that: available learning and development programmes are communicated to all relevant parties via the monthly Knowledge and Skills Planner, Meetings, Brochures and the Learning Management System Departmental Facilitators assigned to the Watson Corporate Academy will provide comprehensive information about the available learning and development programmes, their entry criteria and requirements to all prospective learners, both prior to entry and during induction Departmental Facilitators will ensure that learners have an opportunity to clarify their requirements and relate them to the learning process All Learners should be aware that the admission requirements are programme specific such as: Executive Leadership and Management Programmes Business related programmes Induction Programme SETA Credit Bearing Programmes for Full Qualifications SETA Credit Bearing Programmes for Part Qualifications SETA non-credit bearing Programmes Formal tertiary/academic Programmes EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME The Board of Directors and Senior Leadership will be responsible to nominate Students using the provided Selection Criteria. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Chairperson and Director of the Watson Corporate Academy on a prescribed Nomination Form, at least 30 days before commencement of the planned Leadership and Management Programme Nominated Students should be representative of most of the Departments/ Divisions within the Group of Companies. Approved nominated Students will be notified at least 21 days prior to the commencement of the Programme in order to complete all arrangements for example, travel bookings, accommodation and the completion of the prescribed documentation. A successfully approved Student will be required to complete all information as required from all documentation. 20 Students per Programme will be selected. The duration of the Programme will be 6 12 months (depending on the Programme) which will include compulsory formal contact sessions at the Watson Corporate Academy, followed by online Assignments. A Summative Assessment process will take place at the end of the Programme. A student s performance will be continuously monitored and assessed through the LearnerTrax System which forms part of our Learning Management System. An NQF 3 or equivalent qualification with an acceptable level of literacy in English plus two years working experience. Free, unhindered and frequent access to a Computer/iPad and the Internet must be available to nominated Students, as a major portion of the tuition of this Programme will comprise of online learning and Webinars. The Student must be able to attend 2 x one week Compulsory attendance Training Programme at the Watson Corporate Academy, Mogale Business Park. Reliever/Support must be available to assist on site when a student is attending the learning and development sessions. It is compulsory that all students reside at the Mogale Lodge during the two formal sessions. SETA RELATED ADMISSIONS Departmental Heads in assistance with the relevant Training Coordinator and 2 WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY 2016

3 Operational Teams will via a Training Matrix nominate and select employees to attend accredited learning and development interventions organized by SETA approved providers or other relevant accredited providers. These learning and development interventions will be indicated on Training Registers and recorded on the VIP Database for further Workplace Skills Plan referencing and submissions. The Watson Corporate Academy will also rely on information from relevant SETAs to enable it to offer advice pertaining to the sector more broadly. The Full or Part Qualification on offer will determine the Learning assumed to be in place, the purpose thereof and who should attend. INDUCTION PROGRAMME ADMISSION This Programme is aimed at all new employees joining the company. It is expected of them to attend the one day Bosasa On-Boarding Induction Programme. This Programme is organized by the Watson Corporate Academy in collaboration with the Human Resource Department, the Health and Safety Department, Finance Department and the Media and Marketing Department. FORMAL TERTIARY/ACADEMIC ADMISSION: Employees are also encouraged to further their academic and vocational studies at different tertiary/academic institutions. To benefit from this process, the full time employees should take note of the following methods: Application for Study Assistance through the Company This application allows the employee to study in a relevant field of interest. The field of interest should be in line of his/ her current job function. The employee applies by completing all relevant documentation as display on the HR Intranet site. The documentations should be submitted to the relevant departmental HR Practitioner for Remuneration Committee approval. Only on approval the employee could enroll for the aforesaid study. Once approved by the Remuneration Committee the Student application should also be in line with the policies and regulations promulgated by the Department of Higher Education Training and Development. This includes: - the entrance requirements in respect of all qualifications - the minimum requirements for readmission to study - the standards and conditions under which the student may be refused readmission to the tertiary institution - applications for admission to a formal qualification must be made directly to the tertiary institution on the prescribed form and lodged in the manner prescribed by the institution - compliance with the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place as the tertiary institution has a specific number of places as approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training - applicants may also be expected to write an admission or placement test for certain qualifications as per faculty requirements. Work related upskilling of talent and knowledge management This application is more than attending Workshops and Seminars. The application for upskilling talent and knowledge management has to do with job excellence and cutting edge knowledge application. Senior Management and HOD s can motivate in order for their employees to gain updated knowledge by furthering their studies in the field of work application. These work related study applications are submitted for approval to the Executive Chairperson and Director of the Watson Corporate Academy. After approval the employee will be able to enroll for the relevant course or programme. WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY

4 Study Programme & Accreditation Status FULL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Programme Name Part / Full Qualification Level Education & Training Authority Finance for Non-financial Mangers: Demystifying the accounting process form source to financial statements Level 3 Services SETA Report Writing in Social Work Level 3 Generic Report Writing Skills and Business Communication Sexual and Reproductive Health Training Manual for young people Level 3 Level 3 Food Safety Level 3 Practical monitoring tools to promote freedom from Torture Level 3 Event Coordination Level 3 Arrange a Special Event Level 3 Charing Disciplinary Enquiries Level 3 Leadership and Management Foundation Programme Level 3 National Certificate: Generic Management NQF 1. Apply the principles of knowledge management 2. Build teams to achieve goals and objectives 3. Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation 4. Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan 5. Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace relationships 6. Formulate recommendation for a change process 7. Lead people development and talent management 8. Manage a diverse work force to add value 9. Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards 10. Monitor, assess and manage risk 11. Select and coach first line managers 12. Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context 13. Apply a systems approach to decision making 14. Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information 15. Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture 16. Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan 17. Manage the finances of a unit 18. Use communication techniques effectively 19. Develop a plan to combat corruption 20. Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for teams, department or division 21. Interpret and manage conflicts in the workplace 22. Promote a learning culture in the organisation 23. Recognise areas in need of change, make recommendations, and implement change in the team department or division 24. Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions 25. Leadership and Neuroscience 26. Employee Wellness 27. How to set up a Child and Youth Care Facility 28. How to formulate Policies and Procedures from related Legislation Level 5 Services Seta 4 WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY 2016

5 LEGEND Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 FULL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Programme Name Part / Full Qualification Level Education & Training Authority Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase: Caps 1. Life Skills 2. Numeracy 3. Literacy 4. Legislation 5. Early Learning Development Areas: Birth to 4 years 6. Daily Routine Planner Level 5 Health Education Facilitator Training Study Methods Career Counselling Learn while you earn Programme: Entrepreneurial Programme Citizen Programme How to wash and maintain a Car Children s Rights and Responsibilities Programme Employee On-boarding Programme: Induction Programme Reception Excellence Programme Excel Level 1, Intermediate and Advanced Programme Presentation Skills Programme Basic Computer Literacy Typing Tutor Skills Programme Supervisory Skills Training Organisational Culture and Diversity New Venture Creation Programme Restorative Justice Effective Meetings WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY

6 Study Programme & Accreditation Status (cont.) LEGEND Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 FULL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Programme Name Part / Full Qualification Level Education & Training Authority Mentor Leadership YDC Management Board Training Programme Assertiveness and Self-confidence Programme Systems Development: Example the YDC Trustmaster System Facilitate Learning using a variety of given methodologies Multi-Generational Workforce Basic South African Law and Corporate Governance Permaculture and Gardening Fleet Management Language Policy All Assessors/Facilitators will apply the following: Assessors/Facilitators or any person facilitating any learning content are not allowed to discriminate against any learner on the basis of his/her language/ culture English will be the general medium of instruction and delivery of any learning programme/curriculum (written or verbal) Assessors/Facilitators must encourage Learners to participate in the classes and workshops through the language they feel most comfortable using. Assessors/Facilitators must prepare learners for the field of work and therefore use the terminology described by the field of study When needed, interpretation is available to assist in communication. Assessors/Facilitators continuously translate when learners experience linguistic difficulties in classes and workshops 6 WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY 2016

7 Student Financial Aid, Fees and Refunds ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRAINING 2. The EMPLOYEE has agreed to the following obligations with regard to the above training Service Obligation 6 Months service for every R , or part thereof calculating pro rata after completion of the training course. The employee undertakes to refund the employer the cost of all training costs incurred by the employer in his/her training should he/ she resigns or be dismissed for misconduct or incapacity Other Obligations agreed upon Repay the full amount used, plus interest at the current rate should the training be discontinued or not completed within the agreed period as stipulated as above as a result of the Employee actions. For the purposes of the above paragraph training costs means the costs incurred by the employer on formal/informal/on the job training events at the time of the termination of service. The employee further acknowledges that should the training be discontinued or not completed within the agreed period as stipulated as above as a result of the Employees actions. The employer shall be entitled to claim the total amount paid, plus interest at the current rate The Employee acknowledges that the original training certificate will be placed in his/her personal file until such time as his/her employment with the Company is terminated for whatever reason The Employee hereby authorises the Company to recover all amounts due by him/her from any remuneration or other monies due to him/her even if at the time of such recovery, the Employee is no longer in the employment of the Company. By the signing this document the employee acknowledges and understands the contents thereof. WATSON CORPORATE ACADEMY

8 V i s i o S o l u t i o n e s N o v i t a t e s CORPORATE ACADEMY Mogale Business Park, 1 Windsor Road, Mogale City Private Bag 2002, Krugersdorp, 1740 Tel: (+27) Fax: (+27) /9 info@bosasa.com Website: