Learning Programmes Policy w.e.f. August 2011
Purpose of Policy The purpose of the policy (and the presentation) is to share information, capacitate and empower all stakeholders on the FP&M ETQA.
Learnerships
Learnership Implementation Companies must have a selection and recruitment policy for learners in place aligned to the NSDS III equity requirements Learner/s must meet the entry requirements of the Learnerships as specified in the entry requirements of the Learnership qualification.
Registration of Learner/s A learner must be formerly inducted by the Employer, Provider and the FP&M SETA on commencement of the Learnership A learner will only be deemed registered on a learning programme once: A learnership agreement is accurately completed and signed by all relevant parties; The completed/signed learnership agreement with all required supporting documentation is submitted to the FP&M SETA within 30 days of the induction; The FP&M SETA has approved the learnership agreement on the MIS and generated a contract number
Registration Restrictions A Learner cannot be registered on more than ONE Learning programme at the same time; A Learner cannot be registered on more than ONE Learnership against the same Qualification title For the purposes of horizontal progression, learner/s must be registered against the core or electives of the qualification, via the skills programme route. Learnership agreements can only be backdated 1 calendar month.
Learner Allowances Unemployed (Section 18.2) learner/s are entitled to a prescribed allowance as set out in Sectoral Determination No.5: Learnerships, par 3; Learners can only be paid according to the Learnership allowance rate once the Learnership agreement is signed. Learner allowances will be reviewed annually by the Department of Labour.
Learner Allowances Exit level of learnership Credits already earned by learner Percentage of qualified wage to be paid as allowance Minimum allowance per week NQF 1 or 2 0 120 35% R230.82 121 240 69% R461.63 NQF 3 0 120 17% R230.82 121 240 40% R434.73 241 360 53% R711.70 NQF 4 0 120 13% R230.82 121 240 25% R461.63 241 360 53% R711.70 361 480 56% R1,038.68 NQF 5 to 8 0-120 8% R230.82 121 240 18% R500.09 240 360 27% R748.23 361 480 38% R1,054.09 481 600 49% R1,346.44
Learnership Duration All Learnership programmes must be completed within the notional hours of the qualification from the enrolment/registration of the learner/s, e.g. 120 credits = 12 months, 240 credits = 24 months A learning pathway (timetable) linked to a credit accumulation schedule and timeframes must be compiled and supplied for each leaner; Any provider not able to complete a Learnership programme within the stipulated notional hours, must request an extension of not more than three months, in writing from the FP&M ETQA before the contractual end date;
Learnership Duration All requests for extensions must include a revised learning pathway (timetable) linked to a credit accumulation schedule and timeframes for completion for each learner; Should the Learnership programme not be completed by the end of the approved extension period, the Quality Learning Committee reserves the right to determine a procedure to ensure that the learner completes his/her qualification.
Certification The FP&M SETA will certify all learner/s who were deemed competent and have met the Learning programme requirements through a verification process. The certificate of achievement will be issued to a learner who has completed and been found competent for all unit standards comprising a Learnership or full qualification. A statement of results will accompany the Certificate of Achievement outlining the scope of unit standards in relation to the Learnership that the Leaner has achieved.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Implementation Companies must have a selection and recruitment policy for learners in place aligned to the NSDS III equity requirements Learner/s must meet the entry requirements of the Apprenticeship as specified in the entry requirements of the Apprenticeship Trade Qualification. An Apprentice must be formally inducted by the Employer on commencement of the Apprenticeship
Registration of Apprentices An Apprentice will only be deemed registered on an Apprenticeship programme once: An Apprenticeship application is accurately completed and signed by all relevant parties; The completed/signed Apprenticeship application with all required supporting documentation is submitted to the FP&M SETA within 30 days of the induction of the Apprentice onto the Apprenticeship; The FP&M SETA has approved the Apprenticeship on the MIS and generated a registration number;
Registration of Apprentices An Apprentice will only be deemed registered on an Apprenticeship programme once: The Apprenticeship agreement is accurately completed and signed by all relevant parties; Three original copies of the agreement are submitted to the FP&M ETQA for processing Two original copies of the Apprenticeship agreement are sent back to the company for the company s records and the Apprentice s record.
Apprentice Wage Rates Minimum Wage Scales for Apprentices - Printing & Packaging Sector 2013 Increase 5% 2014 5% Increase Daily Weekly Monthly PHASE 1 & 2: R 946.97 R 47.35 R 994.32 R 198.86 R 994.32 R 4,305.40 PHASE 3: R 1,056.37 R 52.82 R 1,109.19 R 221.84 R 1,109.19 R 4,802.79 PHASE 4: R 1,449.51 R 72.48 R 1,521.99 R 304.40 R 1,521.99 R 6,590.20 Minimum Wage Scales for Apprentices - Textiles Sector Weekly Year 2013 RPH Increase 7% 2014 RPH Daily rate 9 hours rate 45 hours Monthly rate x 4.333 First 21.36 1.50 22.86 205.74 1,028.70 4,457.36 Second 23.50 1.65 25.15 226.35 1,131.75 4,903.87 Third 28.02 1.96 29.98 269.82 1,349.10 5,845.65
Apprenticeship Duration Section 13 (12): Apprenticeships must be completed in a minimum of 36 to 42 months from the date of the indenture of the apprentice/s The Employer of any Apprentice who is not able to complete the Apprenticeship programme within the contractual period, must request an extension of not more than six months, in writing from the FP&M ETQA and not less than 6 months before the contractual end date.
Apprenticeship Duration Section 13 (12): Should the Apprenticeship programme not be completed by the end of the approved extension period the contract will be terminated by the FP&M ETQA An apprentice whose contract has been terminated may apply for a Section 28 trade test to become a qualified artisan.
Apprenticeship Duration Section 28 (to be phased out from April 2014): A candidate applying for a Section 28 Trade Test must comply with the following criteria: A minimum of four years experience doing the work of an artisan in the relevant trade The relevant trade theory subject at N1 and N2 successfully completed
Certification The FP&M SETA will certify all Apprentices who were deemed competent and have met the Apprenticeship programme requirements through a verification process. A Trade Certificate will be issued to an Apprentice who has been trade tested and found competent in the full aspect of the specified trade in which the Apprentice was registered.
SKILLS PROGRAMMES
Skills Programme Implementation Companies must have a selection and recruitment policy for learners in place aligned to the NSDS III equity requirements Learner/s must meet the entry requirements of the Unit Standard / Skills Programme as specified in the entry requirements of the Unit Standard / Skills Programme A learner must be formally inducted by the Employer/Provider and the FP&M SETA on commencement of the Skills Programme
Registration of Learner/s A leaner will only be deemed registered on a Skills Programme once: The completed/signed registration form with all required supporting documentation, is submitted to the FP&M SETA within 30 days of the induction of the learner onto the learning Programme; The FP&M SETA has approved the learning registration on the MIS and generated a learner registration number
Registration Restrictions A Learner/s cannot be registered on more than ONE Skills Programme at the same time; For the purposes of horizontal progression learner/s must be registered against the core or electives of the qualification, via the skills programme route.
Learning Programme Duration The notional hours specified as per the credits of the clustered unit standards but:- Must not be completed in less than 66% of the notional hours stipulated and; Must not exceed 150% of the notional hours stipulated; No extensions will be granted for Skills Programmes The Quality Learning Committee reserves the right to determine a procedure to ensure that the learner completes his/her Skills Programme.
Learning Programme Duration EG. 10 CREDITS = 100 NOTIONAL HOURS MIN DURATION (66%) NOTIONAL HOURS MAX DURATION (150%) 66 HOURS 100 HOURS 150 HOURS
Statement of Results The FP&M SETA will issue a Statement of Results to all learner/s who were deemed competent and have met the Learning programme requirements through a verification process.
Cancellation of Learners
Attrition and Cancellation of Learners 1. Notification of cancellation of Learnership Agreements must be done in writing to the FP&M ETQA within 14 days as outlined in the Learning Agreement / MOU / MOA. 2. The ETQA will issue learner/s with a statement of results for credits achieved upon verification of portfolios of evidence. 3. Replacement learner/s will only be considered within the first three months of the Learnership Programme. Replacement learners will not be considered for Skills Programmes and Apprenticeships.
Assessments
Assessments - Apprenticeships Theoretical (Knowledge) Assessments are conducted in a written format except in the case of special needs. Practical Assessments and completion of Work Experience log books. Trade Test/External Summative Assessment The SETA is responsible for the setting of Theoretical and External Summative Assessments External Summative Assessments will be conducted in an approved assessment centre Theoretical Assessments will be conducted by an accredited Provider
Assessments Learnerships & Skills Programmes Only Summative assessments will be recognised as official assessments in the POE, as compiled in the prescribed manner, submitted for verification Formative assessment must, however be conducted to enable the assessor to determine if a learner is ready for Summative Assessment All components of the Learning Programme must be assessed by a registered constituent Assessor as per the scope of registration. All assessment results must be uploaded to the FP&M SETA MIS.
Moderations
Moderation - Apprenticeships Time Based An ETQA appointed moderator observes the assessment process and compiles a moderation report in a prescribed format. The moderation report will be submitted electronically to the ETQA Competency Based An ETQA appointed moderator moderates the assessment portfolio and compiles a moderation report in a prescribed format. The moderation report will be submitted to the ETQA with the assessment portfolio.
Moderation Learnerships and Skills Programmes The ETQA prescribes that a minimum of 10% of learner POEs must be moderated. All components of the Learning Programme must be moderated by a registered constituent Moderator The moderation report must be compiled in the format prescribed by the ETQA and sent electronically to the ETQA before a verification audit is scheduled The moderations must be uploaded to the FP&M SETA MIS by the provider.
Verifications
Verification A verification will only be scheduled once the assessments and moderations have been uploaded to the MIS. Verifications will be conducted: for the duration of the Learning programme, twice a year for skills programmes a minimum of three times for Learnerships. Linked to tranche payments as stipulated in the MOA
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