Flashcards on Apprenticeships and Artisan Development in South Africa
Apprenticeships & Artisan Development in South Africa
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Apprenticeships and Artisan Training
12 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the role of NAMB in artisan development and trade tests?
Answer: NAMB monitors performance of accredited trade test centres, acts as an ombudsman for artisan development (handling concerns about quality), moderates
Card 2
Question: What does the Skills Development Act aim to achieve?
Answer: To develop skills of the South African workforce, improve workers' quality of life and work prospects, improve workplace productivity and employer com
Card 3
Question: Define an apprenticeship.
Answer: A contract-based training combining theory, practical work and workplace experience in a chosen trade; for listed trades it ends in a trade test and a
Card 4
Question: Who funds and monitors apprenticeship programmes in South Africa?
Answer: The different SETAs (Sector Education and Training Authorities).
Card 5
Question: What are the components of apprenticeship training?
Answer: Theory, practical training at a Skills Development Provider (block programmes), and workplace practice/experience under a qualified artisan with workp
Card 6
Question: What age must a person be to enter an apprenticeship?
Answer: At least 16 years of age.
Card 7
Question: What is the employment status of an apprentice during training?
Answer: The apprentice is viewed as an employee of the company and works for the agreed time to gain skills and experience.
Card 8
Question: What document formalises the relationship between an apprentice and employer?
Answer: A formal contract signed between the apprentice and a pre-approved employer for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Card 9
Question: What guarantees employment after qualifying as an artisan?
Answer: Employment is usually guaranteed after qualifying as an artisan (as apprenticeships often lead to employment).
Card 10
Question: How do employers find apprentices?
Answer: Employers advertise in newspapers or place adverts in city, town, or community centres.