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Learnership Meaning: Why learnerships are important?

 

This post provides a basic yet in-depth understanding of what a learnership is and why it is important.

It explains:

  • the difference between learnerships and internships
  • who qualifies for learnership
  • the advantages and disadvantages of learnerships
  • learnership rules
  • and lots more about learnerships

Before explaining what learnerships and internships mean and why they are important, it’s necessary to know that both learnerships and internships provide a structured platform for learning and gaining some exposure in the career field you choose to pursue.

What do Learnerships And Internships Mean and why they are important? What is the difference between Learnership and Internship?

What does an Internship mean?

  • An internship is a structured program that provides you with an exposure and working experience that aligns with your particular field of study.
  • The essence of an internship is to make you experience what a particular role feels like in a full-time working environment. An internship also facilitates your personal and career development.
  • One thing to note is that internships always have a specific timeframe allocated to them by an organization – one month, three months, six months, or even a year. An internship has an option for a part-time or full-time program. Also, an internship may be paid or unpaid.
  • Another thing to note about an internship is that it is taken up majorly by students and graduates in expectation to build more skills and acquire increased experience.

What does a Learnership mean?

  • Learnerships slightly differ from internships although both are used by organizations to develop individual skills and introduce real-life work experience.
  • A learnership is a more structured training program with both theoretical and practical elements that enables you to obtain the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) registered qualification without having received formal education from a tertiary institution.
  • In a nutshell, learnerships can be described as a well-structured learning program that enables participants to adequately acquire both practical skills and theoretical knowledge that earn them an NQF-registered qualification.  At the end of the learnership program, learners would receive a certificate that bears their qualification and their area of skill development.

Please note that to acquire an artisan equivalent qualification, which equals to NQF Level 4, a learner must have undergone and completed 4 different learnership programs (NQF Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4).

  • Although learnerships also have a specific timeframe and different durations, the average timeframe is about 18 months.
  • From the explanations above, it can be seen that learnerships enable you to gain the same theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and real-life working exposure achievable through internship but without undergoing formal education or having the qualification of a graduate.
  • Hence, the learnership program targets individuals and students who have GCSE as their highest educational qualification and helps them to acquire a national qualification while they work simultaneously.
  • While an internship can be said to be time-based, learnership can be said to be work-based, yet most learners are paid.

Who Qualifies For a Learnership?

Anybody between the age of 16 and 35, and who has completed school or college qualifies for a learnership program.

More so, unemployed South Africans are also qualify for learnerships as long as there is an employer ready to provide them with the necessary work experience. In this case, the learner is legally bound by the contract between both parties (the learner and the employer). It is also required of the learner to be fully employed by the employer for only the specified period of the learnership program. However, at the expiration of the learnership program, the employer may decide to continue with the employment or not.

Learnership Rules

Note: Learnerships are managed by the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA). There are 21 of these authorities and they all manage and oversee the registration of learnerships to meet the needs of skills development across the sectors.

These bodies also set out the basic requirements for the applicable learnership program. So, it is important to always find out from the relevant SETA about your chosen career path.

Also, since each learnership program ends in an NQF-registered qualification, a Learnership is designed to meet the necessary criteria for the NQF qualification laid out by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Even when you qualify for the learnership program, there are some learnership rules you need to observe and obey. Here are some of the basic rules:

  • After identifying the learnership program that suits and supports your career path, you must find out the basic and entry requirements for that specific learnership program.
  • Note that different learnership programs have different entry requirements. Therefore, you’re required to contact the prospective employer or training provider of the learnership program for full information or the specific requirements for your chosen learnership program.
  • You cannot register for more than one learnership program at a time with a SETA as each learner’s details and results are also stored on the National Learner Records Database for assessment and there must not be a duplicate record.
  • The minimum entry requirements for most learnership programs are computer literacy and the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (vocational). However, prospective learners may expect more specific skills requirements or subject requirements.

4 Advantages of Learnership

Learnership programs hold benefits for both the employer and the learner. Here are some of the advantages of learnership to both the learners and the employers:

4 Advantages of Learnership to Employers

  • Learnership involves on-the-job training. Hence, the employer will have a larger workforce to drive the productivity of the organization.
  • The employer will enjoy financial benefits. Foremost, SETA offer cash grants for learnership programs. Secondly, the government offers tax deduction and other incentives to employers for joining the learnership programs.
  • Employers/organizations earn points on the BBBEE scorecard for providing learnership training.
  • Learnership programs create skilled employees, who will, in turn, add value to the organization or support organizational growth and development.

Other benefits of the learnership training include:

  • National recognition. Learnership creates an avenue for further learning and because it’s registered on the NQF, it’s also recognized nation-wide.

4 Advantages of Learnership to Learners

  • Learners will still earn an income while undergoing learnership. This will not only motivate them but also enhance their career prospects.
  • Learners are given the opportunity for further learning and to obtain a national-recognized qualification that can be used across organizations.
  • Learnership creates an avenue for personal development and self-esteem improvement. This is especially true when a learner obtains a good qualification.
  • Learners don’t have to acquire formal education from a tertiary institution before participating in learnership.

4 Disadvantages of Learnership

Despite the interesting advantages of learnerships, they also have their disadvantages. Some of the disadvantages of learnerships include:

  • Learners are seen more as an assistant. Since learners are not yet skilled but only receiving on-the-job training, they are treated more like assistants than prospective employees. This may be considered as inequality.
  • Learners earn low salaries. Although learners earn an income during the learnership, this is a mere incentive and not a competitive payment that attracts talented individuals. Sometimes, learners may find themselves in a bad financial situation.
  • Learners get labeled. As long as they are undergoing the learnership program, they are given the title “learners.” This action may be patronizing and makes learners forfeit the necessary respect.
  • Learners may be made to do grunt works. Hence, they are made to perform menial or mindless tasks.

Learnership Obligations

Here are some learnership obligations required of both employers and learners:

An employer:

  • Must be registered and accredited as a workplace training provider with the appropriate Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) in charge of the learnership.
  • Must select and recruit learners for the learnership program.
  • Must provide all the necessary skills, training, mentorship, supervision, and work experience needed by the learners for the particular learnership program.
  • Must allow the learner to attend appropriate and useful training.
  • Must ensure that the learner is easily assessable by any registered learnership evaluator.

A learner:

  • Must register with an organization/training provider for the learnership program.
  • Must be ready, willing, and available to participate in all the learning processes, learning sessions, and real-life work exposures (theoretical or practical) required by the learnership program.
  • Must participate in all induction programs
  • Must work diligently for the employer/organization as part of the learning process
  • Must comply with all the policies and procedures set up by the employer/organization/training provider.
  • Complete any assessment tool – logbooks, timesheets, etc. – provided by the employer/training provider.

Also, learners are required to sign two legal documents: the Learnership Agreement and the Employment Contract.

The learnership agreement is a document that contains the rights and responsibilities of the learner, the employer, and the training provider and must be signed by these three parties.

The employment contract is an agreement between the employer and the learner and must be signed with the employer. The employment contract is valid only for the timeframe of the learnership program.

While undergoing the learnership program, learners are required to complete learnership test questions, tasks, assignments, practical tests, and projects. All these tests, tasks, and projects will be formally evaluated both in the workplace and classroom.

How Much Does the Learnership Program Cost?

The following costs may be incurred during the learnership program where applicable:

  • Tuition costs
  • Professional registration fees
  • Learner allowances
  • Assessment costs

However, note that a Learnership Program is generally funded by the relevant SETA. More so, the cost of a learnership program varies according to the SETA and also depends on the type of qualification to be acquired and levels of qualifications in view. Therefore, it is very important to always contact the relevant SETA for more and latest information.

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Learnerships

Why should Learnerships be considered?

Overview of what Learnerships entail

Essentially, Learnerships encompass two main elements:

  • Theory
  • Relevant practical work experience

A Learnership is conducted over a specified time period which is usually 12 months.

There is a requirement for an agreement to be put in place between all parties to the Learnership which is referred to as a four-party agreement and is drawn up between the learner, the learner’s employer, the training services provider and the SETA.

Once a learner has successfully completed the Learnership and deemed to be competent, they will be awarded with a National Qualification.   If a learner has reached competence in only parts of a National Qualification then those credits towards the National Qualification will be awarded to the learner.

 

What is the context in which a Learnership can be pursued?

A Learnership towards a full National Qualification can be achieved in the following ways:

  • Full Training Learnership

A Full Training Learnership is pursued when the learner receives the full extent of the training required to complete the National Qualification and where the learner possesses little if any work experience or former training relevant to the National Qualification in question.

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The approach to a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnership is carried out on the assumption that learning is in place based on former training and/or previous work experience.  The RPL Learnership is suitable for learners who are working in a certain capacity yet do not possess a qualification in the required field.  In the case where a learner has a certain degree of work experience and has already received training in various appropriate short courses the learner will not be required to undergo the full extent of the theoretical training component of the Learnership.  In this case a blended approach is applied using a combination of recognition of prior learning and the appropriate theoretical training in order to obtain the qualification.

 

Funded versus Unfunded Learnerships

Funded Learnerships

With funded Learnerships, a learner’s employer will submit an application for funding to the relevant SETA which funds will be allocated towards a full learnership qualification.  However, in this case there are two types of learnerships that can be applied for:

  • Unemployed Learnership

For unemployed Learnerships the employer would employ new staff on a temporary, permanent or contract basis.  In this regard the SETA will award funds which go towards supplementing the learner’s salary during the period of the Learnership and covering the training costs of the learner to complete the qualification.

 

  • Employed Learnership

An employed Learnership is appropriate when an employer needs existing staff members to obtain a formal qualification.

 

Unfunded Learnerships

Should there be a case whereby no funding for Learnerships is available from the SETA concerned an employer may opt for an unfunded Learnership.  In this case all costs of the Learnership will be borne by the employer.  Nevertheless, when a company enters into one a Learnership agreement with one or more learners companies qualify for a tax rebate upon the learners completing the qualification which can be offset against training and assessment costs.

 

Learnership Tax Implications

When employees undertake to complete a Learnership, an employer will qualify for a tax allowance based on an amount determined by SARS that is deducted from the company’s outstanding funds due to SARS.  An employer will qualify for this tax rebate regardless of whether the Learnership was funded by the relevant SETA.

 

Learnerships for Existing Employees

The employer is entitled to apply for a tax rebate when an existing employee undertakes a Learnership under the following circumstances:

  • At the commencement of the Learnership an allowance of R40 000 may be applied for.
  • Upon completion of the Learnership a further R40 000 can be applied for.

Hence, the amount claimed :  R80 000 x 28% (28% being the normal tax rate) = R22 400 which is deducted from the company’s amount owing to SARS per person completing the Learnership.  Since this is a tax deduction, companies will only benefit from the whole or parts of this deduction if they forecast to make taxable profits. Competence in the said Learnership does not need to achieved to qualify for this initial rebate.

These allowances are increased to R60 000 for learners with disabilities.

In the case of Learnerships that are less than 12 months, a pro rata portion of the allowance will be awarded irrespective of the reason for the Learnership not being completed during the 12 month period.

Should an employee leave the company prior to completing the Learnership the company is no longer required to reverse the amount of the allowance claimed upon commencement of the Learnership.

Case Study: Example of 100 employees undertaking a Learnership

The example below illustrates how R2 240 000 (R22 400 x 100) is deducted from the company’s tax amount owed to SARS

This tax saving is achieved by calculating the taxable amount of income of a company with and without the tax deduction of the Learnership.  Therefore, the difference between the two taxable amounts represents the company’s actual tax saving.  To illustrate this calculation let’s assume that a company achieves a R40 million revenue and its total expenses and deductions amount to R10 million.  If the company deploys 100 Learnerships for abled learners the company’s tax saving is calculated in the following manner:

 

Without Learnerships With Learnerships
R40 m = Revenue R40m= Revenue
minus R10 m= Expenses Minus R10m  = Expenses
Minus R8 000 = Learnership Tax Rebate
R30m = Taxable Profits R22m= Taxable Profits
Tax Payable Tax Payable
R30m x 28% = R8.4m R22m x 28% = R6.16m
When running 100 Learnerships the actual tax saving is:
R8.4m – R6.16m= R2.24m

 

Since this benefit is deducted as opposed to paid back, often, companies do not realize this important benefit.  If you use our example of the R2 240 000 tax deduction in the case where the company did not enter into any Learnership agreements the company would need to forfeit this amount to SARS.

Companies who do not obtain funds for Learnerships from one of the SETAS may nevertheless put employees on an unfunded Learnership program even though they will need to pay for the training through a training services provider.   Such funds may be  offset by the tax rebate.

 

Learnership Benefits

Some of the benefits of a Learnership are highlighted as follows:

  • A Learnership affords the opportunity for employees to obtain a national qualification while they are working which they may not have been able to afford to do in their own time or at their own expense.
  • When employees are given recognition for their experience and the opportunity to upskill this results in increased levels of morale and job satisfaction.
  • Studies reveal that the employee attrition rate is reduced when employees are given the opportunity to complete a Learnership.
  • Employee morale is boosted when the company is prepared to invest in their training and development.
  • Completing a Learnership provides a solid platform from which individuals can further develop themselves.
  • Significant savings and tax rebates can be achieved.
  • Tax rebates can be used to offset any additional training costs and can also be put towards the annual training budget allocation.
  • Learnerships in certain instances can reduction in a reduction in Skills Development levies.

The learnership may be subject to further benefits under the Employment Tax Incentive.

 

 

 

BBBEE Benefits

In terms of the Generic BBBEE Scorecard, Skills Development component is a key priority.  It carries 20 points plus an additional 5 bonus points.  The number and spend on Learnerships for designated groups can contribute substantially towards increasing one’s BBBEE Score.

BOTi offers Learnerships in respect of the following qualifications:

Learnerships – Qualifications

*National Certificate:  Generic Management *Further Education and Training Certificate:  Generic Management
SAQA ID 59201 SAQA ID 57712
NQF Level 05 NQF Level 04
Credits:  162 Credits:  150
Accredited Accredited
Course Duration:  30 days over 12 months Course Duration:  30 days over 9 – 12 months
National Certificate:  Management General Education and Training Certificate:  Business Practice
SAQA ID 83946 SAQA ID 61755
NQF Level 03 NQF Level 01
Credits:  120 Credits:  121
Accredited Accredited
Course Duration:  24 contact days over 12 months Course Duration:  24 contact days over 12 months
National Certificate:  New Venture Creation (SMME) Further Education and Training Certificate:  New Venture Creation
SAQA ID 49648 SAQA ID 66249
NQF Level 02 NQF Level 04
Credits:  138 Credits:  149
Accredited Accredited
Course Duration:  24 contact days over 12 months Course Duration:  30 contact days over 9 – 12 months
*National Certificate:  Business Administration Services *Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services
SAQA ID 23833 SAQA ID 61595
NQF Level 02 NQF Level 04
Credits:   120 Credits:  140
Accredited Accredited
Course Duration:  24 contact days over 12 months Course Duration:  20 contact days over 12 months
*National Certificate:  Business Administration Services Further Education and Training Certificate:  Project Management
SAQA ID 67465 SAQA ID 50080
NQF Level 03 NQF Level 04
Credits:  120 Credits:  136
Accredited Accredited
Course duration:  30 contact days over 9 – 12 months Course Duration:  24 contact days over 12 months
 

National Certificate: Information Technology:

End User Computing

SAQA ID 61591

NQF Level 03

Credits:  130

Accredited

Course duration:  30 contact days over 12 months

 

 

*Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnership Qualification Programs

 

 

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate: Generic Management

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:

National Certificate:  Generic Management

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, andceptace for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.  MICT SETA,    http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership). BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

National Certificate: Generic Management

SAQA I.D. 59201 NQF Level: 05 Credits: 162

Course duration:  7 contact days over 12 months

Public Course Fee R22 250 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required

Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required).

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 7 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 5 Portfolios of Evidence and upon assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded.  The portfolio of evidence will cumulatively cover following areas, amongst others:
  • Management of Performance
  • Leading & Managing a Team
  • Developing Operational Plans / Strategies
  • Relationship Management
  • Development of Staff
  • Ethics and Risk Principles
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Middle managers
  • Senior managers

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

Registration is available to leaners who have a minimum of 2 years in a management position and are competent in maths, communication and computers at NQF 4 (Grade 12 or higher). BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

What is this qualification about?

This qualification deals with managing first line managers in an organisational entity.  First line managers may include team leaders, supervisors, junior managers, section heads and foremen.  The qualification deals with a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values including:
  • Initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational strategies, projects and action plans, and where appropriate, recommending change within teams and/or the unit so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
  • Monitoring and measuring performance and applying continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit in order to attain its desired outcomes, including customer satisfaction, and thereby contributing towards the achievement of the objectives and vision of the entity.
  • Leading a team of first line managers, by capitalising on the talents of team members and promoting synergistic interaction between individuals and teams, to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness in order to achieve the goals of the entity.
  • Building relationships using communication processes both vertically and horizontally within the unit, with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain to ensure the achievement of intended outcomes.
  • Applying the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks in order to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the unit.
  • Enhancing the development of teams and team members through facilitating the acquisition of skills, coaching, providing career direction, and capitalising on diversity in the unit.
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

Qualification outcomes that successful delegates will be required to demonstrate

  • Apply the principles of knowledge management
  • Build teams to achieve goals and objectives
  • Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation
  • Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan
  • Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace relationships
  • Formulate recommendations for a change process
  • Lead people development and talent management
  • Manage a diverse work force to add value
  • Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards
  • Monitor, assess and manage risk
  • Select and coach first line managers
  • Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context
  • Apply a systems approach to decision making
  • Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information
  • Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan
  • Manage the finances of a unit
  • Use communication techniques effectively
  • Identify brand mix elements
  • Conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations
  • Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions
  • Demonstrate ways of dealing with the effects of dread diseases and in particular HIV/AIDS
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.  

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BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs. You might also enjoy: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: National Certificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 03 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: Generic Management Basics Course Qualification Title: Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management
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Benefits of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships/Qualifications Program

Benefits of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships/Qualifications Program

 Employee Benefits

  • Provides a qualification which can be obtained in the workplace (while earning some income)
  • Recognizes and formalizes current employee’s experience and knowledge gained through many years of experience
  • Provides a learner with practical, on the job experience
  • Learners need learnerships because they cannot afford the loss of income that full-time study would cost, and they cannot afford to be on learning programmes that are not directly and practically related to their field of work to enable better career prospects.
  • Learnerships also provide a launch pad for further learning and give learners the opportunity to gain a qualification through a structured learning programme.
  • This qualification is nationally recognised and portable from one company to another.
  • A good qualification provides a basis for further personal development. Work standards and job satisfaction are improved and the learner has a greater self image and self esteem.

Get involved and become part of the recognition of prior learning process and  book now for one of BOTI’s rpl courses.    BOTI offers rpl training programs across South Africa.

Employer Benefits

  • Provides learners who have relevant work experience with a qualification by the end of the Learnership.
  • It is a good way of acknowledging and affirming skills of existing employees.
  • As training programmes combine theory and relevant practical elements, learnerships create skilled people who:

tend to work more independently, need less supervision and possess enhanced problem solving capabilities;

are motivated and strive to add value to the business;

are less likely to leave a company that takes an interest and invests in their personal and professional development.

  • Entering into learning contracts with unemployed people contributes towards building up the skills pool from which employers may recruit relevant skills as needed.
  • The more skills gained the greater the productivity and the more meaningful the individual’s contribution to South Africa’s global competitiveness will be to creating an environment conducive to investment.
  • You can now also claim for training costs of people that are not employed by your company.
  • Learnerships, apprenticeships and internships are a great way to boost your training spend, as you can count the salaries of the learners as a training expenditure.
  • Learnerships for the disabled allow you to score in all the three areas at the same time.
  • Only 15% of your training spend can consist of internal training that is not accredited.  In other words most of your training will have to be unit standard aligned.
  • SETA grants such as the mandatory, pivotal and discretionary grants can help you to fund your training programmes.
Get involved and become part of the recognition of prior learning process and  book now for one of BOTI’s rpl courses.    BOTI offers rpl training programs across South Africa.

Applicable in respect of learnership agreements entered into AFTER 30 September 2016, but BEFORE 1 April 2022

  • Annual allowance:
    • NQF level 1 – 6 – R40 000
    • NQF level 7 – 10 – R20 000
  • Completion allowance:
    • NQF level 1 – 6 – R40 000
    • NQF level 7 – 10 – R20 000

Learners with disabilities:

  • Annual allowance:
    • NQF level 1 – 6 – R60 000
    • NQF level 7 – 10 – R50 000
  • Completion allowance:
    • NQF level 1 – 6 – R60 000
    • NQF level 7 – 10 – R50 00
  • SARS also allows you to deduct R 1 000.00 per young person per month that you employ, which equals an annual saving of R 12 000.00. Terms and conditions apply.
  • You can also benefit from substantial salary savings as previously unemployed learners only need to be paid an allowance instead of the normal salary. Depending on the position under consideration, you can save up to R 2,000 per month per person on a learnership.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate: Generic Management

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: 

National Certificate:  Generic Management

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, andceptace for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.  MICT SETA,    http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership). BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

National Certificate: Generic Management

SAQA I.D. 59201 NQF Level: 05 Credits: 162

Course duration:  7 contact days over 12 months

Public Course Fee R22 250 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required

Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required).

 

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 7 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 5 Portfolios of Evidence and upon assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded.  The portfolio of evidence will cumulatively cover following areas, amongst others:
  • Management of Performance
  • Leading & Managing a Team
  • Developing Operational Plans / Strategies
  • Relationship Management
  • Development of Staff
  • Ethics and Risk Principles
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

 

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Middle managers
  • Senior managers

 

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

Registration is available to leaners who have a minimum of 2 years in a management position and are competent in maths, communication and computers at NQF 4 (Grade 12 or higher). BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

What is this qualification about?

This qualification deals with managing first line managers in an organisational entity.  First line managers may include team leaders, supervisors, junior managers, section heads and foremen.  The qualification deals with a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values including:
  • Initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational strategies, projects and action plans, and where appropriate, recommending change within teams and/or the unit so as to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
  • Monitoring and measuring performance and applying continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit in order to attain its desired outcomes, including customer satisfaction, and thereby contributing towards the achievement of the objectives and vision of the entity.
  • Leading a team of first line managers, by capitalising on the talents of team members and promoting synergistic interaction between individuals and teams, to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness in order to achieve the goals of the entity.
  • Building relationships using communication processes both vertically and horizontally within the unit, with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain to ensure the achievement of intended outcomes.
  • Applying the principles of risk, financial and knowledge management and business ethics within internal and external regulatory frameworks in order to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the unit.
  • Enhancing the development of teams and team members through facilitating the acquisition of skills, coaching, providing career direction, and capitalising on diversity in the unit.
BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.

Qualification outcomes that successful delegates will be required to demonstrate

  • Apply the principles of knowledge management
  • Build teams to achieve goals and objectives
  • Create and manage an environment that promotes innovation
  • Develop, implement and evaluate an operational plan
  • Devise and apply strategies to establish and maintain workplace relationships
  • Formulate recommendations for a change process
  • Lead people development and talent management
  • Manage a diverse work force to add value
  • Monitor and evaluate team members against performance standards
  • Monitor, assess and manage risk
  • Select and coach first line managers
  • Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context
  • Apply a systems approach to decision making
  • Apply mathematical analysis to economic and financial information
  • Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a project plan
  • Manage the finances of a unit
  • Use communication techniques effectively
  • Identify brand mix elements
  • Conduct negotiations to deal with conflict situations
  • Recruit and select candidates to fill defined positions
  • Demonstrate ways of dealing with the effects of dread diseases and in particular HIV/AIDS
  BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.  

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BOTI will help you to successfully navigate the rpl process.  Take advantage of your prior learning and enrol now for a recognition of prior learning program suited to your needs.   You might also enjoy:  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: National Certificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 03 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: Generic Management Basics Course Qualification Title: Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  Generic Management Basics Course Qualification Title: Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: 

Generic Management Basics Course Qualification Title: Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management

 

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5
Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, andceptace for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.  MICT SETA,    http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership). Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

Generic Management Basics Course Qualification Title: Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management

SAQA I.D. 57712 LP 74630 NQF Level: NQF Level 04

Credits: 150 Course duration:  6 contact days over 1 year Public Course Fee R19 325 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required. Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required). Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 7 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 5 Portfolios of Evidence and upon assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded.
  • Achieve Objectives by developing plans
  • Organising Resources
  • Team Leading
  • Management of Performance
  • Ethical Decision Making
Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • New managers
  • Junior managers
  • Supervisors
 Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

Delegates need to have at least 2 years in a supervisory position and be  competent in communication, computers and maths at NQF 3 (Grade 11 or higher). Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.  

What is this qualification about?

The qualification is geared towards enabling one to become proficient in a wide range of skills and shaping and developing your knowledge, attitudes and values in order to be able to:
  • Gather and analyse pertinent information
  • Analyse events impacting the business and competitor environment
  • Comply with organizational standards
  • Motivate individuals and teams
  • Negotiate in a typical work situation
  • Understand the role of business strategy as it applies to the junior management level
  • Manage the budget within a defined area of responsibility
  • Apply management principles and practices within a defined area of responsibility
  • Manage work unit performance in order to achieve specific goals
  • Behave ethically and promote ethical behavior in a work situation
  • Understand the consequences of HIV/AIDS in the workplace
  Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.

Qualification outcomes that Successful Delegates will be required to demonstrate

Upon completion of this course you should be able to effectively:
  • Apply leadership concepts within a work context
  • Apply the code of conduct of the organisation in the work environment
  • Manage to conduct a structured meeting
  • Apply a systematic approach towards achieving defined objectives
  • Identify the responsibilities of a team leader to ensure that organisational standards are met
  • Manage expenditure against a dedicated budget
  • Monitor the level of service in respect of a range of customers
  • Motivate and build a team
  • Prioritise time and work with respect to self as well as the team
  • Solve problems, make decisions and implement required solutions
  • Accommodate the needs of the audience and within the required context with respect to oral and signed communication
  • Interpret and use information derived from written text
  • Use correct language and communication in occupational learning programmes
  • Write, present and sign texts for a variety of communicative contexts
  • Apply knowledge of statistics and probability in order to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings with respect to life-related problems
  • Engage in sustained oral and signed communication and evaluate spoken and signed texts
  • Read, view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts
  • Represent, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3- dimensional space within various different contexts
  • Apply mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international affairs
  • Apply the writing process in order to compose texts required in the business environment
  • Write, present and sign for a wide range of contexts
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, one’s own organisation and a specific workplace
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
  • Manage individual as well as team performance
  • Identify and explain the core and support functions of an organization
  • Understand and describe the relationship of junior management to other roles
  Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.  

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  Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa. You might also enjoy:  Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: National Certificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 03 Get your rpl application underway and enrol now for rpl training and assessment.  BOTI offers rpl courses across South Africa.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  Further Education and Training Cerfificate: Business Administration Services NQF Level 02

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program: 

Further Education and Training Certificate:  Business Administration Services

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5
  BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, andceptace for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.  MICT SETA,    http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf BOTI offers recognition of prior learning learnerships across South Africa and the rpl process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership). BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services

SAQA I.D. 61595 NQF Level: NQF Level 04 Credits: 140 Course duration: 6 contact days over 1 year Public Course Fee R19 325 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required. Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required). BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 6 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 7 Portfolios of Evidence and upon assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded.  The POE will cumulatively cover following areas, among others:
  • Working as a member of a team
  • Ethics and personal effectiveness
  • Finance services and administration
  • Managing new developments and contracts
  • Communication and reporting
BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Administrative staff with 3 years’ work experience
 

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

  • Learners need a Matric with 2 languages passed as well as 3 years’ experience. They also need to be computer literate or complete the RPL Level 3 Learnership.
 

What is this qualification about?

This qualification provides you with the  knowledge and skills in the Management of Records, Comprehension of written and verbal texts, Business Writing, Problem Solving, Ethics, Cultural Awareness, Self Management and Self Development, Project Teamwork and Business Policies and Procedures. BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

Qualification Outcomes That Successful Delegates Will Be Required To Demonstrate

Upon completion of this course you need to be able to:
  • Achieve personal effectiveness in the business environment
  • Analyse new developments reported in the media that could impact on a business sector or industry
  • Apply the budget function in a business unit
  •  Comply with organisational ethics
  • Contract service providers
  • Describe and apply the management of stock and fixed assets in a business unit
  • Describe and assist in the control of fraud in an office environment
  • Develop administrative procedures in a selected organization
  • Display cultural awareness in dealing with customers and colleagues
  • Manage administration records
  • Manage service providers in a selected organization
  • Present information in report format
  • Work as a project team member
  • Apply efficient time management to the work of a department/division/section
  • Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communicatio
  • Interpret a variety of literary textsInterpret and use information from texts
  • Write texts for a range of communicative contexts
  • Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems
  • Engage in sustained oral communication and evaluate spoken texts
  • Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, critique and prove geometrical relationships in 2 and 3 dimensional space in the life and workplace of adult with increasing responsibilities
  • Read analyse and respond to a variety of texts Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues
  • Use the writing process to compose texts required in the business environment
  • Write for a wide range of context
  • Apply knowledge of self and team in order to develop a plan to enhance team performanc
  • Co-ordinate meetings, minor events and travel arrangements
  • Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls
  BOTI offers rpl training and rpl courses across South Africa and the recognition of prior learning process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 02

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 02

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5

 What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, andceptace for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.  MICT SETA,    http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf BOTI offers recognition of prior learning learnerships across South Africa and the rpl process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership). BOTI offers recognition of prior learning learnerships across South Africa and the rpl process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

National Certificate: Business Administration Services

SAQA I.D. 23833 NQF Level: NQF Level 02 Credits: 130

Course duration:  9 contact days over 12 months (RPL Option)

Public Fee R20 195 (excl. VAT) per learner.  If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required. Extended Optional Program:  We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolios of Evidence guidance sessions are held.  In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required).  

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 9 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 8 Portfolios of Evidence and upon POE assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded.  Among others, the POE will cumulatively cover the following areas:
  • Working with data and using a computer
  • Skills in basic finance
  • Communication in the workplace
  • Teamwork
  • Managing one’s time
  • Personal growth in the workplace
  • Office skills
  • The business/workplace environment
BOTI offers recognition of prior learning learnerships across South Africa and the rpl process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Administrative staff with 1 – 2 years’ work experience

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

  • Delegates need at least a Grade 9 (Std 7) with 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative role.  They need to be competent at a Grade 9 Level in Maths Literacy and English Literacy (NQF Level 1).

What is this qualification about?

Administration is an essential field of learning as the competences required by people doing administrative tasks are generic in nature and apply to all businesses in all sectors and to many non-business organisations such as sports and cultural clubs and the like.   Administrative tasks and administration is carried out at various levels depending upon the nature and size of the organization and its management structure.  People involved in administration are known by such terms as secretaries, administrative assistants, administrators and clerks depending on the organization in which they are employed.  There is therefore an ongoing need for highly skilled administrative personnel and a need for a well-developed learning pathway to cater for administrative personnel at the various levels at which they operate.  Qualification outcomes that successful delegates will be required to demonstrate are as follows:
  • Attend to customer enquiries in an office setting
  • Behave in a professional manner in a business environment
  • Conduct basic financial transations
  • Contribute to the health, safety and security of the workplace
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a selected business environment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing documents using basic functions
  • Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages
  • Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
  • Investigate the structure of an organization as a workplace
  • Keep informed about current affairs related to one’s own industry
  • Maintain an existing information system in a business environment
  • Maintain time and work processes within a business environment
  • Operate a personal computer system
  • Operate and take care of equipment in an office environment
  • Operate in a team
  • Operate personal computer peripherals
  • Organise oneself in the workplace
  • Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls
  • Process numerical and text data in a business environment
  • Receive and execute instructions
  • Maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff
  • Access and use information from texts
  • Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems
  • Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems
  • Maintain and adapt oral communication
  • Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimensions in different life or workplace contexts
  •  Respond to literary texts
  • Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life
  • Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems
  • Write for a defined context
  • Apply knowledge of self in order to make a personal decision
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the South African Constitution
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structures that reinforce and support human rights in South Africa
  • Do basic research.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace
BOTI offers recognition of prior learning learnerships across South Africa and the rpl process entails dedicated rpl assessment and moderation to assess individual competence.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 03

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 03

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5
BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, and acceptance for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.[1] 1] MICT SETA, http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs.  Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA.  In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership).   BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

National Certificate: Business Administration Services

SAQA I.D. 67465 NQF Level: NQF Level 03 Credits: 120 Course duration: 7 contact days over a year Public Course Fee:  R18 250 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required.  Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required). BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 7 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 7 Portfolios of Evidence and upon assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded. The POE will cumulatively cover the following areas, amongst others
  • Numeracy in business
  • Reception management
  • Events management
  • Team management
  • Business communication
  • Office management
BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Administrative staff with 1 – 2 years’ work experience
 

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

  • Delegates require at least a Grade 10 (Std 8) with 1 – 2 years’ experience in an administrative role. Further, delegates need to be competent at a Grade 10 Standard Grade in English Literacy and Maths (NQF 2 or higher).
  BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.  

What is this qualification about?

This qualification deals with in Information Handling, Communications, Enterprise /customer service, Technology, Organisation skills, Self-development, Teamwork and Business policies and procedures. This qualification is intended to enhance the provision of service within the field of Administration within all sectors.   BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

Qualification outcomes that successful delegates will be required to demonstrate

  • Demonstrate ability to use the World Wide WebOperate in a team
  • Co-ordinate meetings, minor events and travel arrangements
  • Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organization
  • Function in a business environment
  • Introduce new staff to the workplace
  • Maintain a Booking System
  • Maintain a secure working environment
  • Monitor and control office supplies
  • Monitor and control the maintenance of office equipment
  • Plan and conduct basic research in an office environment
  • Plan and prepare meeting communications
  • Plan, monitor and control an information system in a business environment
  • Produce and use spreadsheets for business
  • Produce word processing documents for business
  • Use communication skills to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a selected business environment
  • Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication
  • Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations
  • Gain an introduction to business administration and embark upon business administration training now.
  • Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3- dimensional space in different contexts
  • Interpret and use information from texts
  • Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilitie
  • Perform Basic Business Calculations
  • Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issue
  • Write texts for a range of communicative contexts
  • Apply basic business principles
  • Monitor and control reception area
  • Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls  
BOTI is one of South Africa’s leading rpl training providers and offers recognition of prior learning learnerships countrywide, based on rpl assessment and moderation.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 02

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Learnerships / Qualifications Program:  National Certificate:  Business Administration Services NQF Level 02

Introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program

BOTI offers 5 different Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) qualifications as follows:

Qualification SAQA ID Level
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 23833 2
National Certificate: Business Administration Services 67465 LP 23655 3
Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management 57712 LP 74630 4
Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services 61595 4
National Certificate: Generic Management 59201 LP 60269 5

 What is RPL?

“RPL means the comparison of the previous learning and experience of a learner howsoever obtained against the learning outcomes required for a specified qualification, and acceptance for purposes of qualification of that which meets the requirements. RPL entails that the learner is assessed to prove his/her competence against a chosen qualification”.[1] 1] MICT Seta, http://www.mict.org.za/downloads/What_is_RPL.pdf

How does it work?

Learners who pre-qualify (based on experience and past educational level) for the RPL Program will be required to demonstrate their competence and prior learning by preparing various Portfolios of Evidence (POE).  BOTI will provide a guided approach to completing the relevant POEs. Upon completion and submission, if the POE indicates that a learner is competent (after assessment and moderation) the relevant qualification will be awarded after submission/ acceptance by the Services SETA. In the case of Learnerships, it is the responsibility of the employer to complete and submit a learnership agreement to their relevant SETA for registration purposes.  BOTI will register the students on the LMIS System of the Service SETA against the selected Qualification (Learnership).

National Certificate: Business Administration Services

SAQA I.D. 23833 NQF Level: NQF Level 02 Credits: 130

Course duration:  9 contact days over 12 months (RPL Option)

Public Fee R20 195 (excl. VAT) per learner. If onsite training is held a minimum of 10 individuals is required. Extended Optional Program: We also offer an extended onsite program whereby for an additional R195 000 (excl VAT), an additional 7 Portfolio of Evidence guidance sessions are held. In this extended program students can also have up to three additional Portfolio of Evidence Reviews (if required).

Portfolio of Evidence (POE)

A series of 9 workshops will guide delegates through the process of completing 8 Portfolio of Evidence and upon POE assessment, if deemed competent and based on prior experience, the qualification will be awarded. Among others, the POE will cumulatively cover the following areas:
  • Working with data and using a computer;
  • Skills in basic finance;
  • Communication in the workplace;
  • Teamwork;
  • Managing one’s time;
  • Personal growth in the workplace;
  • Office skills; and
  • The business/workplace environment.

Who is this recognition of prior learning (RPL) program aimed at?

  • Administrative staff with 1 – 2 years’ work experience

What are the pre-requisites for the RPL?

  • Delegates need at least a Grade 9 (Std 7) with 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative role. They need to be competent at a Grade 9 Level in Maths Literacy and English Literacy (NQF Level 1).

What is this qualification about?

Administration is an essential field of learning as the competences required by people doing administrative tasks are generic in nature and apply to all businesses in all sectors and to many non-business organisations such as sports and cultural clubs and the like. Administrative tasks and administration are done at various levels depending upon the nature and size of the organization and its management structure. People involved in administration are known by such terms as secretaries, administrative assistants, administrators and clerks depending on the organization in which they are employed. There is therefore an on-going need for highly skilled administration personnel and a need for a well-developed learning pathway to cater for administrative personnel at the various levels at which they operate. Qualification outcomes that successful delegates will be required to demonstrate:
  • Attend to customer enquiries in an office setting.
  • Behave in a professional manner in a business environment.
  • Conduct basic financial transations.
  • Contribute to the health, safety and security of the workplace.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a selected business environment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and produce word processing documents using basic functions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages.
  • Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality.
  • Investigate the structure of an organization as a workplace.
  • Keep informed about current affairs related to one’s own industry.
  • Maintain an existing information system in a business environment.
  • Maintain time and work processes within a business environment.
  • Operate a personal computer system.
  • Operate and take care of equipment in an office environment.
  • Operate in a team.
  • Operate personal computer peripherals.
  • Organise oneself in the workplace.
  • Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
  • Process numerical and text data in a business environment.
  • Receive and execute instructions.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff.
  • Access and use information from texts.
  • Apply basic knowledge of statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures in order to investigate life related problems.
  • Demonstrate understanding of rational and irrational numbers and number systems.
  • Maintain and adapt oral communication.
  • Measure, estimate and calculate physical quantities and explore, describe and represent geometrical relationships in 2-dimensions in different life or workplace contexts.
  •  Respond to literary texts.
  • Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal and community life.
  • Work with a range of patterns and functions and solve problems.
  • Write for a defined context.
  • Apply knowledge of self in order to make a personal decision.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the individual under the South African Constitution.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structures that reinforce and support human rights in South Africa.
  • Do basic research.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace.

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