It’s just a jump to the left!
[oh go on…..you know the next line!]
Heya Thrive Tribe!
Our “Shift from Seta to QCTO” webinar is a hit! December is sold out and our 30 January one is filling up fast…..if you’d like some information and guidance on the difference between Seta & QCTO and what your future at QCTO looks like, then this is the workshop for you. Come join us!
I’m also aware that we’re sliding towards Dezemba fast – if you haven’t yet started your shift to QCTO then chat to me today about our 20% off new accreditation projects starting in November…it’s our way of giving back and helping you with your “step to the QCTO-left”.
Hang in there team – it’s nearly time to breeeeathe…….
Yours in Skills,
Andrea
QCTO & SETA NEWS
DHET Research Bulletin on PSET System – 12th Edition: The Research Bulletin is intended to share information about the latest research developments on the PSET sector, which covers Universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, Community Education and Training (CET) Colleges, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), and Qualifications and Quality Assurance Bodies. Read the Research Bulletin here.
QCTO Road to Success v2: This guide is intended to help SDPs make practical sense of the QCTO accreditation policies. Read the latest version here.
SAQA comment on Ensuring the Continuity of Lifelong Learning through the Transition of Pre-2009 Qualifications: This document aims to inform and educate various stakeholders on the importance of this transition and the role each stakeholder plays in ensuring that learners remain at the centre of this process. Read the full document here.
Upcoming Seta AGMs: As the year comes to a close, various Setas are hosting their Annual General Meetings (AGMs). These AGMs are critical for stakeholders to stay updated on industry developments, governance matters, and financial reports. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with Seta leaders on the upcoming plans and priorities for skills development in South Africa. Here’s a list of upcoming Seta AGMs:
Fasset AGM: 28th of November 2024: 16h00 – Register here. & here
24th Foodbev Manufacturing Seta AGM: 27th November 2024 – 10h00 – 13h00 – Register here
MerSeta Hybrid AGM: 28th November 2024 – 09H00 – Register here
InSeta AGM: 29th November 2024: Register here
CathsSeta virtual AGM: 29th of November 2024: 09h30 – 14h00. To register email agm@cathsseta.org.za
AgriSeta Connect Newsletter: AgriSETA’s latest newsletter, Connect Volume 53, offers valuable insights into the agricultural sector’s skills development initiatives. This edition highlights recent achievements, upcoming events, and opportunities for stakeholders. Read the latest AgriSeta newsletter here
Sasseta Safety Plug Newsletter: Read the latest Safety Plug Newsletter here. Sasseta invites you to contribute to the newsletter’s content by sending safety and security sector-related articles to enewsletter@sasseta.org.za.
Fasset Lifelong Learning Workshops: Fasset has once again commenced with the Lifelong Learning online training that is facilitated by partner skills Professional Bodies. The training is currently running from September 2024 till March 2025 and topics have been formulated to assist sector employees to gain competitive edge through fine tuning of skills required in the workplace. Register for a date and time convenient click here.
Services Seta SME Registration: Services Seta are calling for Subject Matter Experts to apply to assist with site visits, monitoring visits and general Quality Partner support. Registration here.
BankSeta The Account Magazine: Read about BankSeta’s recent achievements in employee development and educational initiatives, including the launch of innovative programmes and significant funding allocations aimed at bridging skills gaps. Click here to read more.
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OPEN DISCRETIONARY GRANT WINDOWS
SASSETA, closing 27 November 2024
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) invites eligible stakeholders to apply for discretionary grants for the 2024/25 financial year. This funding supports skills development initiatives within the safety and security sector. Applications close on December 15, 2024, at 23:59. For more info, click here.
Services Seta, closing 2 December 2024
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) invites researchers, public and private research providers, institutions, employer associations, and professional bodies to apply for discretionary grants for the 2024/25 financial year. For more info click here.
Foodbev Seta, closing 6th of December 2024
The FoodBev Manufacturing Seta invites eligible stakeholders to apply for discretionary grants for the 2025/26 financial year. This funding supports skills development initiatives aligned with the Sector Skills Plan and the National Skills Development Plan 2030. For more info click here.
Teta, closing 6th of December 2024
The Transport Education and Training Authority (Teta) invites applications for the 2025/26 discretionary grants to advance skills development within the transport sector, aligned with the National Skills Development Plan 2030. For more details click here.
InSeta, closing 17th of December 2024
INSETA invites stakeholders to submit Expressions of Interest for Strategic Projects addressing critical and scarce skills in the insurance and financial services sector. The funding window is open from 6 November 2024 to 17 December 2024. Submissions must be sent to Proposals@inseta.org.za by 16:00 on 17 December 2024. For more details view here.
Fasset, closing 31st December 2024
Fasset wishes to invite all registered employers and organisations in the sector who have trained their staff between 1 April 2024 to date to apply for the Training Incentive Grant (TIG). The closing date is on depletion of the budget or 31 December 2024, 16h00. Please click here to download the 2024/2025 Training Incentive Grant application form. Applications and queries must be emailed to incentivesgrant@fasset.org.za
MerSeta, closing 31st January 2025
The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (merSeta) is now accepting applications for discretionary grants for the 2025/26 Financial Year. This funding window supports skills development initiatives addressing sectoral and national priorities, including technical training, green skills, entrepreneurship, and bursaries. For me details click here.
BankSeta, closing 14th February 2025
The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BankSeta) invites levy-paying employers to apply for discretionary grants for the 2025/26 financial year. Funding supports skills development initiatives for workers and unemployed learners, including learnerships, internships, bursaries, and IT skills. For more information click here.
WHOOP WHOOPS
Congratulations to the following organisations for achieving their QCTO accreditations in October and November…..and well done to our tenacious accreditation partners:
- Impactful Specialist Solutions: Occupational Certificate: Contact Centre Manager, Occupational Certificate: Project Manager and Occupational Skills Programme: Workplace Essential Skills. Thanks to accreditation partner Handri Stadler.
- Glu: Occupational Skills Programmes: Workplace Essential Skills, New Venture Creation, Assessment Practitioner and Workplace Based Practitioner. Thanks to accreditation partner Alida van Heerden.
- Transcend Corporate Advisors: Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation and Occupational Skills Programme: Workplace Preparation. Thanks to accreditation partner Alida van Heerden
- Accelerate Management School: Occupational Certificate: Project Manager and Occupational Certificate: Office Supervisor. Thanks to accreditation partner Alida van Heerden.
- Trifocus Fitness Academy: Occupational Certificate: Fitness Instructor. Thanks to accreditation partner Alida van Heerden
- Minebase Training and Development: Occupational Skills Programme: Basic Emergency First Aid Responder. Thanks to accreditation partner Handri Stadler.
- Intelliscient Technologies: Occupational Skills Programme: Learning and Development Facilitator. Thanks to accreditation partner Handri Stadler.
- Merchants SA: Occupational Skills Programmes: Learning and Development Facilitator and Assessment Practitioner. Thanks to accreditation partner Belinda Beer.
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