AGRICULTURE SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY
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1.What is a Learnership? |
A Learnership is a vocational education and training programme. It combines theory and practice, culminating in a qualification that is registered with SAQA. |
2. What is an Apprenticeship? |
An apprenticeship is a non unit standard based registered qualification, which is governed by the sections 13 – 29 f the Manpower Training Act 56 of 1981. |
3. How will Learnerships work in practice? |
Employers enter into a Learnership Agreement with learners and providers. |
4. Can universities and schools offer learnerships? |
A Learnership agreement involves:
Yes, universities and schools can and may be involved in learnerships. |
5. What is the duration of a Learnership? |
The minimum duration of a Learnership is 30 weeks to a maximum of a year. |
6. What shall a learner obtain at the end of the Learnership? |
If the Learnership is successfully completed the learner shall obtain a qualification that is recognised throughout the country and a certificate as proof of competence. |
7. Will the learner be offered a job after completing the Learnership? |
There is no guarantee of a job on successful completion of the Learnership.
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8. How do unemployed people apply for a Learnerhsip? |
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9. How do employed people apply for a Learnership? |
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10. How shall learner benefit from Learnerships? |
If the Learnership is successfully completed the learner shall obtain a qualification that is recognised throughout the country and a certificate as proof of competence.
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