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Full Qualifications
A full qualification includes part qualifications, which are assessed units of learning. Part qualifications can consist of modules or unit standards.
Explanation
- A part qualification is a registered unit of learning that forms part of a larger qualification.
- A qualification can be registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
- To be registered on the NQF, a part qualification must meet specific criteria.
- The NQF level of a part qualification can either match the parent qualification or fall within the qualification type’s range.
- A part qualification consists of knowledge, practical skills, and work experience modules.
- A credit is a measure of the amount of learning required for a qualification or part qualification.
- Upon successful completion of a registered qualification, a learner is awarded a specified number of credits.
Occupational Certificate: Materials Recycler (Paper and Packaging Collector
Purpose
Recycling generally is viewed within government as an opportunity for job creation. The paper sector recognised that to accelerate job creation, small businesses, run by entrepreneurs had to be created so that those businesses could create jobs
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge and skills in respect of paper recycling as well as introductory business management to potential entrepreneurs so that they can venture into the business environment as Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs). The focus is in promoting a culture of recycling and job creation by providing learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to:
- Start their own small business.
- Create efficiency in the collection, recycling and disposal of wastepaper.
- Ensure best practice in recycling.
- Ensure that good quality paper is recovered.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 2 or Grade 10 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
NQF Level:
NQF Level 03
Credits:
138
Programme Duration:
12 Months
Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Early Childhood Development has been designed to meet the needs and interests of the early childhood development sector in a variety of settings and contexts with an inclusive focus on education, health and safety issues, amongst others. There is a vast need for early childhood development services, and it is critical that the field must be served by competent practitioners to meet the needs at early childhood development level, it is important to be able to identify and recognise competent early childhood development practitioners who are able to work in centre-based and non-centre-based early childhood development settings.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner.
An Early Childhood Development Practitioner plans and prepares early childhood activities, facilitates and mediates learning, observes and assesses the progress of children, and reflects on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to support holistic development of children (from conception – school going) in different centre-based or non-centre-based settings.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Plan and prepare broad-phase learning environment and stimulating activities that meet the holistic needs of all children in centre-based or non-centre-based settings.
- Facilitate and mediate all aspects of the daily programme in a centre-based or non-centre based setting.
- Observe, assess and record each child’s progress according to the age and stage.
- Compile a report of each child’s progress.
- Maintain and promote the well-being, health, nutrition, safety and protection of children.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 3 or Grade 11 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
NQF Level:
NQF Level 03
Credits:
131
Programme Duration:
12 Months
Part Qualifications
A part-qualification is a unit of learning that is assessed and registered as part of a qualification. For example, a module or unit standard can be a part-qualification.
Explanation
- Learning: The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, understanding, values, experience, or competence.
- Qualification: A registered national qualification that includes a part-qualification.
- Assessment: The process of gathering, identifying, and interpreting information to judge a learner's achievement.
- Assessment Criteria: The standards used to assess a learner's achievement and guide learning.
- Competency: The specific skills, knowledge, or values that can be applied in learning or work.
- Credit: A measure of the amount of learning required for a qualification or part-qualification.
Occupational Certificate: Collaborative Recycler
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the necessary education and skills in respect of Paper Recycling as well as Introductory Business Training for potential entrepreneurs so that they can venture into the business environment as a Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprise (SMME). This qualification focuses on education and training as a means of establishing SMMEs and promoting a culture of recycling to promote job creation by providing learners with the necessary skills and training to start their own small business; to create efficiency in the collection, recycling and disposal of waste paper; to ensure best practice in recycling through educational work and technical support and to ensure that good quality paper is recovered.
This qualification provides training that is linked to special projects as it will enhance skills development and support implementation of the sector skills plan. It will address issues such as poverty alleviation (this includes assisting municipalities to fight poverty) and job creation.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
NQF Level:
NQF Level 02
Credits:
34
Programme Duration:
2 Months
Occupational Certificate: Small Re-cycling Business Owner
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the necessary education and skills in respect of Paper Recycling as well as Introductory Business Training via a short course for potential entrepreneurs so that they can venture into the business environment as an Small Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME). The focus is on education and training as a means of establishing SMMEs and promoting a culture of recycling; to promote job creation by providing attendees with the necessary skills and training to start their own small business; to create efficiency in the collection, recycling and disposal of waste paper; to ensure best practice in recycling through educational work and technical support and to ensure that good quality paper is recovered.
This training is linked to special projects as it will enhance skills development and support implementation of the sector skills plan. It will address issues such as poverty alleviation (this includes assisting municipalities to fight poverty) and job creation.
To establish and build a small business that can sustainably operate within the re-cycling environment.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
NQF Level:
NQF Level 02
Credits:
78
Programme Duration:
4 Months
Occupational Certificate: Self-employed re-cycling materials collector
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the learner with the necessary education and skills in respect of Paper Recycling as well as Introductory Business Training via a short course for potential entrepreneurs so that they can venture into the business environment as an Small Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME). The focus is on education and training as a means of establishing SMMEs and promoting a culture of recycling; to promote job creation by providing attendees with the necessary skills and training to start their own small business; to create efficiency in the collection, recycling and disposal of waste paper; to ensure best practice in recycling through educational work and technical support and to ensure that good quality paper is recovered.
This training is linked to special projects as it will enhance skills development and support implementation of the sector skills plan. It will address issues such as poverty alleviation (this includes assisting municipalities to fight poverty) and job creation.
The shared purpose of this qualification is to assess and recognise workplace skills acquired without the benefit of formal education and training for those who have been operating as a collector for a long time and for new entrants to effectively participate in the business of paper and packaging collector.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
NQF Level:
NQF Level 02
Credits:
26
Programme Duration:
2 Months
Occupational Certificate: Checkout Operator
This qualification targets people that have first contact with customers daily in a wholesale and retail environment. In the wholesale and retail industry, customer service is of paramount importance. Very often the only person who meets the customer is the checkout operator.
Checkout operators, or cashiers, operate tills at sales points in most large stores, recording and receiving payment for goods being purchased. They pass items over an electronic bar code reader or key in prices manually. Skilled checkout operators in the wholesale and retail industry play a crucial role in contributing to the profitability of the business through the way that they process transactions and interact with customers.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Checkout Operator.
A Checkout Operator promotes customer loyalty while recording purchases and receiving payment and minimizing losses to the establishment.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Communicate with customers at the point of sale.
- Record sales and process payments at a point of sale.
- Cash up and control change in a retail outlet.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
NQF Level:
NQF Level 02
Credits:
35
Programme Duration:
2 Months
Occupational Certificate: Visual Merchandiser
Visual Merchandising is a scarce skill in South Africa. Feedback from stakeholders of the Wholesale and Retail SETA identified Visual Merchandisers as critical to the success of any wholesale and retail business.
A successful retailing business requires that a distinct and consistent image be created in customer’s minds, permeating all product and service offerings. Visual Merchandising can help create a positive customer image of the business and its products that leads to successful sales. It not only communicates the stores image but also reinforces the retail outlet’s advertising efforts. It also encourages impulse buying and thus a role such as this requires a competent Visual Merchandiser.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Visual Merchandiser. A Visual Merchandiser plans, develops and displays merchandise visually to create and maintain interest in the chosen target market and promote sales.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Develop and implement visual merchandising plans.
- Merchandise stock visually.
- Maintain and evaluate visual merchandising displays.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 2 or Grade 10 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
NQF Level:
NQF Level 03
Credits:
30
Programme Duration:
2 Months
Skills Programmes
A Skills Programme is a short course of study that helps people develop skills for a specific occupation. Skills programmes are designed to help individuals become more employable.
What Do Skills Programmes Include?
- Practical Experience: Simulation or work-based learning that helps people gain practical skills.
- Credits: Credits that count towards a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
- Training: Training provided by an accredited provider.
What Are the Goals of Skills Programmes?
- Help people develop skills that are in demand in the job market.
- Help people become more competitive in the job market.
- Help people advance their careers.
Purpose
Genesis Training Academy is a business-led NPC which works in partnership with government and labour to initiate policy in the creation of jobs for youth. One of the strategies adopted by Genesis Training Academy is the Creation of New Ventures. This skills programme supports the New Ventures being created by young people across the Western Cape.
The programme will help the trainee to:
- Know him/herself
- Know his/her industry
- Identify market opportunities
- Create business innovation
- Manage finances
- Price goods and services
- Plan and set business goals
This skills programme is to prepare candidates to operate small business.
Learners who acquire this skills programme will be able to start, manage, grow and sustain a small business.
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
Programme Duration:
2 Months
Purpose
The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as an employee and to complete daily tasks and activities at a workplace
Workplace Essential Skills are used in every industry and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning other skills and enable employees adapt to modern working practices and workplace change. Workplace Essential Skills are the core skills you need to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work.
Workplace Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life.
Entry Requirements
NQF level 1 or Grade 9
Programme Duration
2 Months
Purpose
To develop workplace skills for young and unemployed to capacitate them for employment opportunities available in the market. The workplace skills are normally not taught within professional qualifications. The training is geared to prepare the learners for the job market.
The learner will have skills for searching for employment, preparing and presenting him/herself well when opportunities arise
On completion of the programme the learner will be able to:
- Gain better insight about employment and expectations,
- Present themselves well for interviews;
- Make a good impression to prospective employers;
- Manage work activities efficiently
- Communicate effectively within a team
- Manage him/herself, including his/her money.
- Protect one and others at work place
Entry Requirements
NQF level 1 or Grade 9
Programme Duration:
2 Months
The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as a
A Computer and Digital Support Assistant provides technical assistance to users, including diagnosing and resolving issues and problems with software, hardware, computer peripheral equipment, networks, databases, systems and the internet.
This skills programme focusses on the following ICT areas:
- Basic digital skills awareness
- Peripherals and their functionalities
- Basic trouble shooting
- Basic data recovery
- Communication
- Basic home set-up of devices and connect basic networks, remote support
- Install and update software and applications
- Green technology
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 3 or Grade 11 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
NQF Level:
NQF Level 04
Credits:
34
Programme Duration:
2 Months
A Front-end Web Designer takes that which is conceptual and translates it into visuals, bringing images, typography, colours, text, negative space and structure together, offering a user experience and a conduit for communicating ideas.
This skills programme focusses on the following areas of web design:
- Introduction to Front-end Web Design
- Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation
- Visual Design
- Creating Responsive Websites
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 3 or Grade 11 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication
NQF Level:
NQF Level 04
Credits:
60
Programme Duration:
3 Months