1. Implementation Strategy Options 1. Functional Illiteracy 2. Forestry in school education 3. Learnerships & Skills Programmes Ideas for Today and Tomorrow’s Forestry Development Facilitated by: Kerry Davies

2. Vision Statement Increase levels of functional literacy in rural communities working in Forestry Encourage learners in secondary school to get involved in careers related to scarce & critical skills in Forest Industry Actively sign-up learners on Learnerships and Skills Programmes

3. 1.1 Functionally Illiterate Adults: Goals & Objectives Government’s goal is to halve illiteracy by 2015 Rural people are the most effected forestry operates in rural areas - the industry must take some responsibility Spend money wisely – joint initiatives

4. 1.2 Functionally Illiterate Adults: Today’s Situation Functionally illiterate adults estimated at 12.5mill in early 2000s – no sign of reducing. Prevalent in rural areas AIDS orphans – older children not attending school = add to figures ABET programmes struggle: Physically exhausted after work Commitment should come from individual & employer Training provider & Facilitator crucial to success Suitable, accessible venue

5. 1.3 Functionally Illiterate Adults: Available Options Wait for government & FIETA initiatives to make a difference Contractor representative groups take initiative to implement with FIETA 50/50 commitment: learner & employer Make suitable venues available

6. 1.4 Functionally Illiterate Adults: Commitments List Contractor representative Groups and contact person to initiate programme Ask for pledge and feedback from each – What? By when? FIETA’s role? Who else can make a difference? How? What commitment is needed?

7. 2.1 Forestry in School Education: Goals & Objectives Raise the FORESTRY profile in youth Teaching promotional material Link this to Arbour Day and other Environmental celebrations or initiatives Take a broad stroke approach (Multiple agricultural land use) – for future forestry needs

8. 2.2 Forestry in School Education: Available options Start by asking: Is it practical to develop a full curriculum for forestry (Secondary education/FET level)? (The cost of subject advisors in each province etc.) If forestry future is multiple land use approach – would agricultural science be adequate?

9. What is in place now in each province? Is it adequate? Does it warrant the manpower to maintain the curriculum? Recommendations? 2.3 Forestry in School Education: Commitments

10. 3.1 Forestry Learnerships & Skills Programmes: Goals & Objectives L4 General Forestry qualification registered – and register a Learnership Constantly review L3 & L1 qualifications and Learnerships Encourage structured learning programmes: 1 st Line Supervisors (new) Chainsaw Operators (existing) L5+ Short Learning Programmes (NMMU, SUN) – to say abreast with latest technology; empowerment

11. 3.2 Forestry Learnerships & Skills Programmes: Available Options KEY POSITION: 1 st Line Supervisor – must compile Industry Skills Programme Learnership: L4 General Forestry register once qualification is registered Critical Skills Programmes – what are they?

12. 3.3 Forestry Learnerships & Skills Programmes: Commitments Who will register L4 General Forestry qualifications? By when? L4 General Forestry Learnership registration? Industry commitment to Skills Programme and curriculum development: FSA/FIETA/FITPA? What Skills Programmes must be implemented? By when?