CHIETA Strategic Projects Update Regional Stakeholder Forum - October 2016 Cycle

Strategic Projects Regional allocation of grants for 2016/2017 Cycle 1

2016/2017 Cycle Grant allocations Learning Programme Gauteng KZN WC Grand Total Career Guidance & Establishing Credible partnerships with Professional bodies R 823 261.67 R 244 400.00   R 1 067 661.67 Institutes of Sectoral Excellence(ISOE) Support in the Chemical Sector R 500 000.00 R - R 500 000.00 Institutional-Industry Partnerships for Skills Development R 1 501 282.95 R 450 000.00 R 1 951 282.95 Learners with Disability Project R 650 000.00 R 2 729 950.00 R 135 000.00 R 3 514 950.00 Maths and Science Learner Support R 565 000.00 R 665 025.00 R 1 230 025.00 Other - Relevant Technical and Innovation Research to advance Chemical Sector (Strengthen the Human Resources and Skills Base) R 427 500.00 R 427 500.00 Other - Relevant Technical and Innovation Research to advance Chemical Sector (Strengthen the Human Resources and Skills Base) (Skills Prog) R 450 000.00 Other - Relevant Technical and Innovation Research to advance Chemical Sector (Strengthen the Human Resources and Skills Base)(Skills Prog) R 597 600.00 R 597 600.00 Public Private Sector Support Projects R 600 000.00 R 600 000.00 Renewable Energy Skills Development:(Green Skills in the Sectors) Rural and Cooperative Development in the Chemical Sector R 400 000.00 R 1 238 000.00 R 1 638 000.00 Small business Support(Including CBOs, CBCs_NPOs and NGOs & SMMES) R 806 250.00 R 699 900.00 R 1 506 150.00 Strategic Infrastructure Projects - SIPs R 122 500.00 R 122 500.00 Sustainability and Socio Economic Development (Strengthen the Human Resources and Skills Base) R 7 845 794.62 R 4 771 850.00 R 2 488 025.00 R 15 105 669.62

The CHIETA Voucher Project

Application Window The systems for the Voucher Project closed on 6th July 2016 for Training Providers applications and opened on the 26th September 2016 for companies. The advert was published on the Sunday Times newspaper on the 25th September 2016. Applications will close when the Voucher Project budget is exhausted. The budget allocated for the 2016/2017 financial year is R5 500 000.00. Approval is at the discretion of CHIETA depending on the applications received.

Voucher Project Portal www.chietavoucher.org.za Admin & Approved Training Providers click here to login Training Providers applications are closed Companies click here Apply

Companies View All Approved Training Providers & Course Info

Companies Application Process Help Guide Approved Training Providers List With Courses & Prices Companies check list & Downloadable documents After completing company details Click Next to enter learner details Compulsory Required Learner details during the application

Company Registration Submission Systems Notifies CHIETA Admin Learners Application Help Guide Company selects Training Providers, Courses & enter the number of Learners

CHIETA Admin Approval Process & Voucher Management Companies applications and Approval Status Click Company Name to view details

CHIETA Admin Approval Process & Voucher Management Application Status Company Documents Check list

CHIETA Admin Approval Process & Voucher Management Overall System Budget Company Application Value Generated Vouchers are emailed to the company & Training Provider notified Learners Applied, Course Info & Voucher Status

CHIETA Admin Approval Process & Voucher Management System generated voucher

Thank you For queries please send an email to: info@chietavoucher.org.za or contact Mahlatse Xinzi Email: mxinzi@chieta.org.za and Princess Moumakoe Email: pmoumakoe@chieta.org.za

Importance of WIL, turning all workplaces into a training space

What is WIL? Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is aligned to the to the vision of the White Paper on Post School Education and Training which was launched on 16 January 2014 by the Minister of Higher Education and Training. The White Paper stresses the vital role of Technical and Vocational education with academic and Workplace Learning. WIL refers to an educational approach that aligns academic and workplace practices for the mutual benefit of learners and workplaces. This is in the form of for example: P1 and P2 experiential training, Work Based Learning, Internship and Graduate Programmes.

Why is WIL important? WIL prepares learners for the world of work and entrepreneurship The WIL Programmes required by TVET colleges and Universities of Technology (e.g. engineering related studies) leads to the acquisition of a full qualification Learnership and Artisan Programmes also requires experiential learning towards acquisition of a full qualification.

How is WIL implemented? SETAs are working in collaboration with TVETs, Universities of Technology, and Industry to ensure successful implementation of the WIL WIL is implemented by integrating theoretical learning with the practical and work experience related to their field of study It is an important aspect of career development whereby at CHIETA learners seeking opportunities are encouraged to register on CHIETA Skills Supply and Demand Database. For more information on the accessibility of this system please contact Mr Osborne Mkhize at omkhize@chieta.org.za

Benefits of WIL Benefits to employers: Having a talent pool of potential employees to recruit Developing links with Higher Education Institutions and feeding into the curriculum Creating a good image for the organisation by curbing the high unemployment rate Benefits to Learners: Gain work experience through integration of theory and practical training Improve the opportunity of obtaining employment Developing ‘soft' skills such as communication, team working and report-writing skills

WIL Grant Levels NQF LEVEL PROG TYPE CHIETA GRANT LEVEL WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING ( WIL) NQF Level 2-8 PIVOTAL WIL GRANT REGIME: WIL-UOT WBL is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 18000 WP is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 22500 Additional Incentive for recruitment from SSDD = R6300 for up to 6 month period WIL-TVET WBL is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 12000 WP is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 22500 Additional Incentive for recruitment from SSDD = R6300 for up to 6 month period WIL-HET WBL is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 18000 WP is for up to 6 month period = R0 - 22500 Additional Incentive for recruitment from SSDD = R6300 for up to 6 month period Work based Learning (WBL) - Learner with no qualification yet however requires work experience to get qualification Work placement for Employment (WP) - Learner with a qualification, requiring placement for employment NOTE: STAKEHOLDERS NEED TO APPLY FOR FUNDING EVERY 6 MONTHS

Strategic Projects & WIL Manager THANK YOU Ms. Princess Moumakoe Strategic Projects & WIL Manager Email: pmoumakoe@chieta.org.za Tel: 011 628 7000 EXT 2004