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General funding modules that were commonly used through SETAs and the QCTO: SETA Discretionary Grants: SETAs in South Africa typically allocate discretionary grants to employers and training providers to support various skills development initiatives. These grants are usually available for specific projects or programs that align with the SETA’s strategic objectives and identified skills needs within their respective sectors. Employers and training providers can apply for funding to conduct learnerships, apprenticeships, skills programs, internships, and other training interventions. Mandatory Grants: SETAs also collect a mandatory skills development levy from registered…

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The role of the facilitator and the learner is essential in fostering effective communication during the learning process. Both parties play distinct roles in ensuring that communication is clear, engaging, and conducive to learning. Here are the roles of the facilitator and learner when it comes to communication: **Facilitator’s Role in Communication:** 1. **Instruction and Explanation:** The facilitator’s primary role is to provide clear instructions and explanations about the learning objectives, content, and activities. They must present information in a structured and coherent manner to ensure learners understand the subject…

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Everyone talks about the benefits of training, but it’s important to identify these benefits in your organization. Then, when you are ready to look at potential training providers, you will know exactly what you should expect to receive from them. Below are the seven biggest benefits of training, followed by tips for selecting and evaluating training providers. Biggest Benefits of Training Measurements. Test scores, grades, class rankings, GPA, SAT, professional certifications, licensing examinations, juried awards. Whether in school or business, we are all measured. Knowledge helps to make and predict society’s…

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Short Course in The Introduction Of HIV For Supporters, Lay Counsellors And Care Givers Introduction Counselling people with HIV/AIDS is not only a gift, but an on-going process of learning and acquiring wisdom. A learning and wisdom which can only be acquired through helping those who have been infected with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS. Skill in comprehensive HIV and AIDS Counselling encompasses all aspects of HIV and AIDS, from diagnosis to death, and is therefore seminal to the sound emotional, psychological and spiritual support of people with HIV.…

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External training providers and courses If your staff need formal training (e.g. for work that requires a licence or certificate), but you don’t have the time or resources to offer the training yourself, you may consider using an external training provider. External training should be run through a registered training organisation. Training is typically at the organisation’s premises in a classroom setting. You can also hire external training providers to conduct in-house training at your business, or offer your staff online training through an external organisation. External training includes: ‘open’…

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E-learning, or electronic learning, refers to the use of electronic technologies to deliver educational content and training through the internet or other digital means. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its numerous benefits, which include: 1. Accessibility: E-learning allows learners to access educational materials and courses from anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for individuals who may have physical limitations or live in remote areas, as it reduces the need to travel to a physical location. 2. Convenience and Flexibility: Learners can…

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How to Find the Best Training Provider Develop a short list of providers Remember, selecting a training provider is a formal procurement process just like any other, which means you should follow corporate buying best practice: research and compare the market and get quotes from a selection of providers, typically two to four. 2. Develop a detailed request for proposal Clearly specify your training needs, e.g. how many trainees, what type of skills, location, preferred style of delivery, and also establish your training outcomes. You can then prepare a request…

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People credited with this unit standard are able to carry out assessments in a fair, valid, reliable and practicable manner that is free of all bias and discrimination, paying particular attention to the three groups targeted for redress: race, gender and disability. Assessors Course accepted by all SETAs Each learner will receive a learner guide and workbook during the contact session that will assist them with the building of their POE (Portfolio of Evidence). Assessors Course accepted by all SETAs Learner will receive full instruction from us before the course…

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These pointers are suggested in budgeting for and pricing training services: Budget for training at the start of the fiscal year, averaging 10 percent of gross sales. See training as an investment (short term and long term), not to be short-changed. Every size of business needs training. The company that makes the small investment on the front end (training) saves higher costs. Research shows that training investments foregone are multiplied six-fold in opportunity costs each year that action is put off. (This is another of my trademarked concepts, known as…

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A handyman, also known as a fixer, handyperson or handyworker, is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, are both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as “side work”, “odd jobs” or “fix-up tasks”. Along with getting to use your jack-of-all-trades, fix-it passion to help others, you may experience these benefits of starting a handyman business: … It’s an excellent business to start on a part-time basis. You have the potential for high profits. Your overhead expenses…

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