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Learnerships provide a structured approach to learning that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Typically spanning 12 months, learnerships involve a four-party agreement among the learner, employer, training services provider, and SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority). Successful completion leads to a National Qualification, with partial competencies also acknowledged through earned credits.
Benefits of Learnerships
- Accessible National Qualifications: Employees can pursue national qualifications while working, thereby expanding their skill set.
- Flexible Learning: Learners can engage in learning at their own pace and convenience, potentially at their own expense.
- Enhanced Morale and Job Satisfaction: Recognition of experience and opportunities for upskilling contribute to higher morale among employees.
- Reduced Attrition Rates: The opportunity to complete a learnership correlates with lower employee turnover rates, leading to higher employee retention.
- Investment in Employee Development: Companies who invest in training and development foster stronger employee morale and loyalty.
- Gateway to Further Development: Learnerships serve as a foundational step for individuals to pursue further personal and professional growth.
- BBBEE Scorecard Advantages: Employers can earn points on their BBBEE Scorecard through learnership training, aiding in skills development initiatives.
- Cost Savings and Tax Rebates: Significant savings and tax rebates can be attained through learnership programs, assisting in budget allocation for training.
The Significance of Learnerships
Over the past two decades, learnerships have stood as vital pathways to sustainable employment in the country.
Two primary factors drive the pursuit of learnerships in SA. Firstly, there exists a notable disparity between the skills imparted through higher and tertiary education and those demanded by industries. Often, students lack practical experience crucial for the workplace.
This dilemma has persisted, with employers seeking candidates ready to contribute immediately upon employment, while fresh graduates require hands-on learning to become truly valuable and acquire meaningful on-the-job expertise.
The motivations for pursuing learnerships in South Africa extend beyond mere skill acquisition. They serve as effective bridges between formal education and employment opportunities, benefiting both individuals and companies keen on proactive skills development. With over 40% of South Africa’s youth facing unemployment, companies struggle to fill crucial roles due to shortages of skilled professionals across various sectors.
From any perspective, this scenario represents a socio-economic challenge that learnerships were specifically designed to address. Regardless of educational background, every individual has the right to participate in their country’s economic growth and expansion.
Empowering Learnership Initiatives
A learnership constitutes a structured work-based learning program leading to a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) certification, tailored to specific fields or occupations. Opportunities for learnerships span across all occupations, contingent upon finding suitable openings in one’s desired field.
Reach your skills development goals and achieve your BBBEE targets
As a fully accredited training provider with various SETAs, we are dedicated to assisting our clients in achieving the highest BBBEE rating possible. Collaborating closely with our clients, we tailor training solutions and learnership programs to maximize BBBEE Scorecard points. We facilitate the claiming of SETA Mandatory and Discretionary Grants and help secure substantial tax rebates from SARS.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is integrated into our learnerships, allowing individuals to gain credit for existing knowledge and skills. Our accredited courses, delivered over 12 months, minimize time away from the workplace while ensuring the acquisition of accredited qualifications.