SPRING INTO ACTION!
IT’S TIME FOR YOUR BUSINESS TO BLOSSOM….
The days are getting longer, the bees are buzzing and the flowers are starting to bloom. Yes, SPRING has sprung! And where flowers bloom, so does hope!
Thrive takes a moment to acknowledge this hard month in our history.
Hope springs.
We are excited to share our brand new accreditation explanation video showing you exactly what you can expect on your accreditation journey with us. So shake off your accreditation blues because we are bringing the sparkle to Seta accreditation. Click on the video below to see just how easy it is for you to shine your light and take up your place as an accredited training provider with all the wonderful advantages that this brings. What are you waiting for?
Yours in skills, Andrea
CLICK HERE to see how Thrive puts the S P R I N G into helping you be Seta accredited!
Industry News
IS YOUR ACCREDITATION EXPIRING AT THE END OF MARCH 2020?
Best you S P R I N G into action! Check when your accreditation expires as soon as you can – and if it is expiring, remember that in order to have an extension granted beyond March, you need to be seen as an active provider. This includes assessing, moderating and uploading learners on your respective seta reporting systems and having an annual QMS review. And don’t stress! If you need any help, we are here for you!
WHAT IS NEW IN THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK
The National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 12 of 2019 was published in the Government Gazette No 42646 on 19 August 2019. In a nutshell, the purpose of this Act amendment is to:
- Amend and insert certain definitions;
- To provide for the verification of all qualifications or part-qualifications by the SAQA;
- To provide for the formulation of criteria for evaluating foreign qualifications;
- To provide for the establishment and maintenance of separate registers of misrepresented or fraudulent qualifications or part-qualifications;
- To provide for a separate register for professional designations;
- To provide for the referral of qualifications or part-qualifications to the SAQA for verification and evaluation;
- To provide for offences and penalties which have a bearing on fraudulent qualifications, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Should you want to read this Act in its totality, you can get a copy of it here.
CLAMPDOWN ON CERTIFICATE FALSIFICATION
Services Seta issued an important message detailing their new certificate. They have put a number of security measures in place to ensure the validity of all the certificates that they issue. The issuing of certificates is subject to strict procedures and formatted with new security features. To find out more read the communique and see how stakeholders can authenticate the Services Seta certificates.
UNSURE IF YOUR DHET REGISTRATION APPLICATION HAS BEEN FINALISED?
ALL accredited providers MUST register with the DHET in order to legally offer accredited education programmes. unsure if yours has come through? Click here to view the registers. Samkelo Lange is handling private college registrations and can be contacted on 012 312 5489 or lange.s@dhet.gov.za.
COMPANY ASSISTANCE FOR EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) has identified a need to develop a Disability Toolkit to assist with the understanding of disability in the workplace. Click here to view the People With Disabilities Toolkit.
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM ON THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (4IR)
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is hosting its 2019 Research Colloquium on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) from 18 – 19 September. The Colloquium will showcase and share new and cutting-edge research on key dimensions of the 4th Industrial Revolution, thus providing an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on policy and practice. Click here for full details.
ARE YOU A THRIVE MANDATORY GRANT CLIENT – TOP TIP TO MINIMISE GREY HAIRS
Remember to keep all your learner records up to date so that when we do your submission at the beginning of next year – you have everything ready!
We are coming to Cape Town!
Seta Accreditation mini-workshop – Andrea is coming to CAPE TOWN to take you through the ins and outs of your Seta accreditation application and compliance.
Dates: 16 September 2019 – 13h00 – 16h00
Venue: Peninsula All-Suite
The cost: R650 (ex VAT) per person
Registration: Click here to register
Seta Opportunities
FANCY BEING A RED CARPET STAR?
If you are an aspiring storyteller wanting to pursue a career in the movies, TV or any related studies The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is now offering various opportunities in this industry. Click HERE.
THE CHIETA FUNDING WINDOW JUST OPENED
The CHIETA discretionary grant funding window will be closing on the 30 September 2019. Please note that all applications will need to be done manually this year. Click HERE for more information.
CETA 2019/20 DISCRETIONARY GRANT APPLICATION WINDOW OPEN
To enquire about this grant application you can contact dgprojects@ceta.co.za
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL SCHEME (NSFAS) BURSARIES FOR 2020 ARE NOW OPEN!
NSFAS provide funds for studying at public universities, universities of technology and TVET Colleges and their financial aid scheme for 2020 bursaries is now open. Click here for details.
THE MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES
The Ephraim Mogale Bursary Scheme prioritises previously disadvantaged and deep rural communities in the province of Mpumalanga. In addition, women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Closing date for submission 31 October 2019. Click here for details.
THE BURSARY PORTAL
You heard it from us! The Bursary Portal has up-to-date news on the latest bursaries and funding opportunities such as City of Cape Town Bursaries for 2020 , Social Development Bursaries and Financial Assistance, Kader Asmal Scholarship. Don’t miss out! Check them out here – we think they are doing a fabulous job curating bursary opportunities.
Battling to get your company accredited at one of the Setas? Are you finding this process daunting or even impossible? Fret no more – we’ve got you covered! Thrive’s #setaninja’s have achieved 100% success rate with more than 850 company accreditation applications to 19 different Setas nationwide. Be a part of the success story and click here to get in touch with us.
Training
Skills Development Facilitator Course
Date: 17 – 19 September 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.
The cost: R5 950 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments, manual, POE assessment and one re-assessment.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course click here.
Assessor Course
Dates: 19 – 20 September 2019 and 21 – 22 November 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.benvenuto.co.za
The cost: R5 950 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments, manual, POE assessment and one re-assessment.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course, click here.
Moderator Course
Dates: 14 – 15 November 2019
Venue: Randburg, www.benvenuto.co.za
The cost: R5 950 (ex VAT) per person, including the venue, refreshments, manual, POE assessment and one re-assessment. A 10% discount is offered to anyone booking and paying before 31 October 2019.
Registration: Click here to register. For an outline of the course, click here.
This is the fine print.
What, you still here? Really?? That’s flippin’ fantastic!
Do you have extra time on your hands, or what? You skiving off? Are you bored????
Hopefully, we’re amusing you? And now we have you smiling – we are in the business of making you smile…..
(Now get back to work 😉 )
Happy SPRING everyone!!
www.thrive.co.za
Thrive would like to thank you all for your continued support.
