1. Skills Development Facilitator Networking Event August 2005 Diversity in the Workplace

2. SDF Update  12th Free SDF Networking Event (November 2005) – Topic to be decided  HIV booklet (in packs and on website)  Funding Regulations Department of Labour finalised on 18 July 2005

3. Funding Regulations  Proposed changes in Feb regs not applicable in final regulations of 18 July:  IIP is no longer a criteria for claming the WSP  Equity no longer linked to WSP approval 85% 54% 4%  As per proposed regs, the final regs indicate:  Deadline 30 September for 2005/6, thereafter 30 June  WSP 2005/6 50%, Combined WSP 2006/7&ATR2005/6 50%  Grant payments made quarterly (cash flow)  NO LATE SUBMISSIONS AT ALL! except new employers  2 formats for WSP 2005/6: 50+ employees, 50- employees  SCG 2005/6 criteria not yet available  Fasset may provide discretionary grants to non SDL paying members, Management Board to decide way FW in August 2005  Free Skills Advisors (for all employers) from 1 April 2005. Contact call centre – only applicable to employers 50+ until 30 September 2005.

4. Learnerships  R25K PDI Grant PER LEARNER on a sliding scale NOW due ON CHANGED DATE 31 March 2006 (2005/6 financial year). An APPROVED WSP is a requirement. Submit yours now!  Fasset’s scope of accreditation has been extended to include the Further Education and Training Certificate: Debt Recovery Qualification (NLRD Number 49021) and associated unit standards.

5. Events & Benefits o CPE o Technical Skills: Fraud Prevention and Applicable Legislation (started 2 August 2005) o Technical Skills: BEE Practicalities in the Business Imperative (starts October 2005) o Technical: 2006 Budget and Tax Updates (starts March 2006)

6. Thank You Call Centre: 086 101 0001 Website: www.fasset.org.za Website: www.fasset.org.za www.fasset.org.za