1. INSETA LEARNERSHIPS

2. 2 Background INSETA is working on an exit strategy towards completion and NSDS 2 and preparation for the QCTO and NSDS 3. The success of all Learnerships depends mainly on the cooperation between Employers, Training Providers and the INSETA.

3. 3 Considering grant applications When making Learnerships grant allocations, INSETA considers the following:  The Lead Employer (applicant)  The Training Provider (who may also be an employer)  Learner  Qualification applied for

4. 4 The Lead Employer The Lead Employer must:  be conducting business in the Insurance Sector  have levies paid up-to-date, where relevant  submit a letter of commitment to the Learnership to the INSETA  have a Learnerships coordinator, workplace assessor and mentors  have resources to host the learners

5. 5 The Training Provider The Training Provider must:  be accredited by INSETA or other ETQA  have scope for the qualification applied for  have a Learnerships Coordinator whom INSETA can contact during the Learnership  have registered Assessors and Moderators who have the scope.

6. 6 The Learners  Learners must be a South African citizens (for funding)  May be employed or unemployed  The Learners’ racial profile must satisfy the NSDS Equity requirements  The learners must not be on any other learning programmes at the same time that the Learnership runs

7. 7 Learnerships Compliance Documentation The following must be considered:  INSETA Learnership Funding Policy  Sectoral Determination No 5  ETQA regulations and policies  SAQA requirements regarding qualifications

8. 8 Learnerships Supporting Documentation To accompany for Learnership Agreements:  Certified copy of Learner ID  Letter of support signed by CEO or HR Director  Proof of financial stability  Banking details  Certified copy of the Employment Contract  For disabled learners please submit proof of disability from Medical Practitioner  Learnership Agreement signed by all 3 parties and Guardian where necessary

9. 9 Process for Cross- Sector Learnerships When applying for a Cross- Sector Learnership  INSETA will liaise with the relevant Seta regarding your application  Where there are problems regarding the Training Provider, Assessor & Moderator you proposed to use, the relevant SETA’s report will be communicated to you by INSETA for remediation before commencement of the Learnership  As soon as remediation has taken place, submit the relevant documentation to INSETA. The latter will submit them to the relevant SETA for approval.  INSETA’s written approval to continue with the Learnership is important.

10. 10 Challenges The following hinder success Learnerships :  Implementing learnerships without written approval of INSETA, especially for non-funded Learnerships  Incomplete learner information, e.g. unsigned Learnership Agreements, no proof of learner employment status, no proof of disability, etc.  Late submission of agreements  Use of Assessors and Moderators that are not registered and/or do not have scope

11. 11 Challenges (Continued)  Use of Training Providers who have no scope for the qualification  Learner information not loaded on SMS.  Delays in start and completion of learnerships.  Failure to inform INSETA of changes in the Learnership, e.g.  Change of Qualification  Change of Training Provider  Learner Termination

12. 12 Learnerships Funding The INSETA allocates discretionary grants for learnerships thus: - Mega Companies (2000+ employees) - 25% - Macro Companies (1999 – 1000 employees) – 25% - Large Companies (999 – 150 employees) – 20% - Medium Companies (149 – 50 employees) – 15% - Small Companies (49 – 0 employees) – 15% Open Window for new applications will be announced later in the year.

13. 13 Payment Guidelines In accordance with INSETA Learnerships Funding Policy:  Initial payment upfront – 45% paid on approval of the Learnership Agreements & loading of learner details on SMS  Second Tranche payment – 25%  Progress submitted 6 months into Learnership  Verification done by ETQA visit at Lead Training Provider’s premises  Final Tranche Payment – 30%  Closure reports are submitted to INSETA with an indication of number of learners offered employment  Final Verification done by ETQA  Learner credits are loaded onto the SMS

14. 14 Going forward Please Note  Proof of payment of learners’ stipends must be submitted to with the reports, otherwise report will be deemed to be incomplete.  Number of learners given employment must be reflected in the closure reports. Important going forward.  Applicants will be given 30days from date of receiving correspondence confirming provisional allocation, to submit any outstanding documentation. Thereafter, the provisionally allocated funds will be withdrawn.  INSETA will communicate withdrawal of funds in writing to the applicant (employer). This means the employer will have to wait for the next year (next open window) to apply again.

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