micSETA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Q | What is a Learnership? | |
| A | It is a learning programme that combines work-based experience with structured learning, i.e. theory and practice. | |
| Q. | How is the workplace experience obtained? | |
| A. | The learner works for an employer for an agreed time, i.e. the duration of the Learnership. | |
| Q. | What about a qualification? | |
| A. | A Learnership is an alternative way to achieve a qualification. | |
| Q. | Who pays for the Learner’s training? | |
| A. | The employer pays for the training of the Learner. Some Learnerships are also funded by the NSF. | |
| Q. | Where does the structured learning take place? | |
| A. |
An accredited training provider is appointed. |
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| Q. | How does the Learner, Employer and Training Provider come to an agreement? | |
| A. | A Learnership Agreement is entered into between the Learner, Employer and Training Provider for the duration of the Learnership. | |
| Q. | Who signs the Agreement if I am still a minor? | |
| A. | The parent or legal guardian signs the agreement on behalf of the Learner. | |
| Q. | Who controls the Learnership Qualification. | |
| A. | The SETA registers the Learnership with the Department of Higher Education. | |
| Q. | What proof does the Learner have of the results? | |
| A. | A statement of results gets issued by the accredited provider and the qualification is issued by the ETQA. | |
| Q. | Who watches over the Learner at the workplace? | |
| A. | A registered assessor evaluates the workplace experience. | |
| Q. | Where are Learnerships found and for what duration? | |
| A. | It can be found in any field and of varied duration. | |
| Q. | What are Skills Programmes and Short courses? | |
| A. | Skills programme/short courses are shorter in duration than a Learnership. | |
| Q. | Does skills programmes lead to a qualification. | |
| A. | Yes. It can lead to a Learnership and eventually a qualification. | |
| Q. | Does a Learner receive any remuneration whilst on a Learnership? | |
| A. | Yes. Unemployed Learners receive a monthly allowance as laid-down by the Basic Conditions of Service of the Department of Labour. Employed Learners remain on the Terms conditions of their Employment Contract. | |