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Overview of major strategic changes and allocation of funding
Section 2:
Levies, grants and Fasset-funded Interventions
Section 3:
Developing and implementing a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
Section 4:
Conclusion
Slide4
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 1
Overview of major strategic changes and allocation of funding
Slide5
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Main functions of Setas
To identify and address skills needs in their sector
Compile and implement Sector Skills Plan
SDL grant claim process (Mandatory Grant)
Establish and promote learnerships
Facilitate discretionary grants and Seta programmes
Quality assure education and training in their sector
Accredit training providers (quality checks, monitoring and moderations)
Education and Training Quality Assurance
Slide6
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Fasset’s Strategy 2013 / 2014
Fasset focuses on transforming the profile of the sector through implementing Pivotal Programmes. These strategic goals align to
DHET’s
.
Transformation (Learners funded on Pivotal Programmes)
African learners
Learners with a disability
Pivotal Programmes
Learnerships
Internships
Qualifications (at least 12 months) – student NSFAS loans
Development Projects
Employment
Slide7
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Fasset’s Strategy 2013 / 2014
continued
Fasset is focusing on new relationships in order to extend the skills development reach in implementing a career pipeline approach.
Further Education Training (FET) Colleges
Universities
Addressing skills need in the public sector
Provincial footprint, focus on rural areas
Slide8
Funding Allocated 2013/2014
Fasset Update
October / November 2012
Funded Area
Amount in R’s
Strategic Cash Grant
26,300,000
Learnership Cash Grant Entry Grant
4,000,000
Learnership Cash Grant Exit Grant
1,500,000
Lifelong Learning
13,000,000
NSFAS Grant (Phase II)
7,154,000
Assessor and Moderator Grant
300,000
Research
4,440,000
Access into Higher Education
3,700,000
Academic/Professional Body Qualifications
22,200,000
Access into Employment
40,000,000
FET Funding Window
15,000,000
Career Guidance and Provincial Strategy
2,747,000
Stakeholder Engagement
1,558,000
Slide9
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 2
Levies, grants and Fasset-funded Interventions
Slide10
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Flow of Funds
Slide11
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Mandatory Grant
This application includes a plan of training for the upcoming year and a report of training for the previous year.
Either 40% or 50% of the SDL, paid quarterly
Two formats: <50 and >50
MS Excel for employers >50
May include all training, including short courses
No discretionary criteria
All population groups, genders etc... may be included in the application
Cost of training not linked to payout amount
Training committee recommended for companies employing 50 or more
Due 30 June 2013
Slide12
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant – Fasset Definition
Fasset defines the Pivotal Grant as follows:
MG dropped to 40% with 10% of the SDL designated as a PG, as per NSDS III
Still being debated
Not linked to Mandatory Grant, separate grant
Release date of regulations? Due date?
Professional, vocational, technical and academic (PIVOTAL)
Programmes which provide a full occupationally‐directed qualification
Education and Training applied for must be formal (Fasset definition):
Qualifications
Learnerships
Internships
Slide13
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant – Fasset Definition
continued
Others: professional placements, work‐integrated learning, apprenticeships, skills programmes, and work experience placements
Grant is conceptually similar to the MG, which does not allow for the application of discretion
PG is strategic in that it allows for Pivotal Programmes only, whereas Mandatory Grant may include any training e.g. short courses
Slide14
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant
continued
Such courses will normally begin in a college or university and would include supervised practical learning in a workplace as part of their requirement
In some cases start in the workplace and then move to college or university
Some PIVOTAL courses can be offered by arrangement between a SETA, an educational institution, an employer and a learner
Fundamental to the successful implementation of PIVOTAL programmes will be a model of cooperation between a SETA, a higher or further education and training institution and an employer
This will help ensure responsive curricula and courses
Slide15
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Draft Pivotal Grant Criteria
Both registered and completed learnerships and internships
Completed qualifications only
Accredited and quality-assured training providers, not short courses
All skills, not only scarce skills
Not gender or population group-specific
For employed or unemployed people?
120 credits or 1-year course (no official definition available)
Not linked to spend, maximum payment according to calculation of tariffs
Standard costs (Fasset tariff) as informed by regular research
Absence of funding regulations or guidelines from DHET
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (which is still used in B-BBEE)
Slide16
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Strategic Cash Grant
Maximum of 20% of SDL
Transformation in the sector: African learners and people with disabilities
Postgraduate Diplomas and Professional Qualifications
2
R 10,500 on completion
R 21,000 on completion
R 42,000 on completion
8
7
Honours
1
R 10,500 on completion
R 21,000 on completion
R 42,000 on completion
7
6
Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas
3
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 21,000 per year, full-time
R 42,000 per year full-time
6
5
National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates
3
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 16,000 per year, full-time
R 37,000 per year full-time
5
5
Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates
2
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 16,000 per year, full-time
R 37,000 per year full-time
4
4
Certificate FET (private and public)
1
R 10,500 on completion
R 10,500 on completion
R 31,500 on completion
Slide19
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnerships Tariffs Definition
Developed by Fasset to be implemented in Fasset sector
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (LPM) (still used in B-BBEE)
Tariff for completion and registration
Over and above the SARS tax rebates
Type: Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that requires a formal contract – assessed by accredited body
Site: Institution (face-to-face, distance or eLearning) and workplace
Mode: Institutional instruction plus structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace – Learnership (LS), Apprenticeship (AP)
Achievement: Trade certificate, Certificate, Other
Slide20
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tariffs 2012 – Learnerships
Length of programme
Tariff Entry (Registration)
Proof for Entry
Tariff Exit (Successful Completion)
Proof of Exit
12 month
R 5,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 5,000
Trainee discharge letter
24 month
R 7,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 13,000
Trainee discharge letter
36 month
R
10,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 20,000
Trainee discharge letter
Slide21
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Tax Deductions
Learnership Tax Allowance
Section 12H
Duration
Allowance
Allowance (With Disability)
Months
Commence
Completion
Commence
Completion
12 (1yr)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
24 (
2yr
)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
36 (3yr)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
R 90,000
R 90,000
R 150,000
R 150,000
R 180,000
R 300,000
Slide22
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Internships Tariffs Definition
Developed by Fasset to be implemented in Fasset sector
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (LPM) (still used in B-BBEE)
Tariff for completion and registration
No SARS tax rebate, tariff lower than learnership
No formal definition (qualifications with SAQA, learnerships with Indlela)
Recognised or registered workplace structured experiential learning – formally assessed by a statutory occupational or professional body
Structured learning in the workplace with mentoring or coaching e.g. Internship (I), Articles (A), Placements (P)
Occupational or professional knowledge and experience e.g. registration, licensing
Slide23
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tariffs 2012 – Internships
Length of programme
Tariff Entry (Registration)
Proof for Entry
Tariff Exit (Successful Completion)
Proof of Exit
12 month
R 3,750
Trainee confirmation letter
R 3,750
Trainee discharge letter
24 month
R 5,250
Trainee confirmation letter
R 9,750
Trainee discharge letter
36 month
R
7,500
Trainee confirmation letter
R 15,000
Trainee discharge letter
Slide24
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Cash Grant Entry
Rewards applicants who are training Africans on learnerships.
SDL payers and non-levy payers
Fasset learnership or specific other Seta learnership
10 grants per employer for entry and exit grant in total
African learners and learners with a disability
12 month (1 year) R 5,000
24 month (2 year) R 7,000
36 month (3 year) R 20,000
Higher amount for learners with a disability
Employers with staff complement under 150
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide25
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Cash Grant Exit
When the learner completes the programme, a greater grant can be claimed.
SDL payers and non-levy payers
Fasset learnership or specific other Seta learnership
10 grants per employer for entry and exit grant in total
African learners and learners with a disability
12 month (1 year) R 5,000
24 month (2 year) R 13,000
36 month (3 year) R 20,000
Higher amount for learners with a disability
Employers with staff complement under 150
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide26
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Lifelong Learning
A wide range of topics, free to Fasset members are offered.
Month
Topics
Target
Occupations
October 2012
Compliance with Changes in Legislation 2012
Legislative (All)
November 2012
Fasset 2013 Strategy Implementation
HR (SDFs, HR Professionals)
November 2012
Management and Leadership
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
March 2013
Budget & Tax Update 2013
Legislative (All)
May 2013
How to Manage your Business and Grow your Client Base
Leadership and Management (Middle and Senior Managers)
September 2013
Compliance with Changes in Legislation relevant to the Finance Sector
Legislative (All)
Slide27
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Lifelong Learning
Continued
Only firms with a valid SDL number with Fasset will be able to register for the eventsThis calendar is subject to change
Month
Topics
Target
Occupations
October 2013
SDF Update
HR (SDFs, HR Professionals)
November 2013
Managing Teams / Conflict Management
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
February 2014
Survive and Thrive in an Office Environment
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
March 2014
Budget & Tax Update 2014
Legislative (All)
Slide28
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
NSFAS Grant
Ensuring retention of learners on learnerships.
3 year learnership attracts R60,000 grant
Transformation in the sector: African learners and people with disabilities
Learners currently commencing, undergoing, or completing a learnership in the 2013 calendar year with a Fasset employer
Pivotal Programmes: Qualifications / Learnerships
Employed learner or an employer representative may apply
African learners will be relieved of the NSFAS financial burden
Salary threshold applies
May be applied for in tranches
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide29
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
NSFAS Grant Amounts
Length
Tariff
Amount
12 (1 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 12 of the learnership
R 25,000
24 (2 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 6 of the 24-month
learnership
R 15,000
In month 18 of the 24-month
learnership
R 25,000
36 (3 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 6 of the 36-month
learnership
R 15,000
In month 18 of the 36-month
learnership
R 20,000
In month 32 of the 36-month
learnership
R 20,000
Slide30
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Assessor and Moderator Grant
To ensure the supply of assessors of academic and workplace training.
Reimbursement of the cost of training
Maximum of
R4,500
Assessor/moderator to be registered with Fasset in 2013
Training can take place before 2013
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide31
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Research
To assist the Board and sector in aligning training to strategic objectives.
2012/13 (Year 13) Grant Analysis Report
Sector Skills Plan Update for the period commencing 1 April 2014
Annual Benchmarking of Training in the Sector
Learnership Readiness Pack
Internship Readiness Pack
Lifelong Learning Learnership Programme (LLLP) Employer Support Guide
Tracer Study on Development Projects (Academic)
Database Update (Employers)
Database Update (Learners)
Slide32
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Access into Higher Education
The funding windows opens doors for learners to enter higher education.
African and all disabled learners
Learners lacking requisite entry requirements into a sector-specific higher education qualification
Incorrect subject choices or followed an unrelated discipline
2
nd
chance learners
Complete programmes and meet entry requirements which allow them to enter sector-relevant higher education qualifications, for progression in the sector
Tuition fees, examination support courses and soft skills interventions
Slide33
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Academic/Professional Body Qualifications
The funding windows opens doors for learners to enter higher education.
Public providers and professional bodies to assist learners to obtain formal qualifications
Learners will be placed in learnerships, internships or full-time employment
Number of learners with scarce skills qualifications will increase
Employers will have access to increased numbers of employable learners
Broader economy will benefit with learners who have a cross-cutting skill that is needed to grow the whole economy
Slide34
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Access into Employment
Designed to assist unemployed learners (NQF levels 6 – 8) and bridge the gap between theoretical learning and workplace experience.
Accounting and non-accounting graduates
Unemployed, part of
NEET
population of learners
Ministerial imperative
Will undergo work readiness programmes e.g. bridging technical, assertiveness, it, English language, attitude
Available for employment on learnerships, internships or full-time employment
Employers will have access to increased numbers of employable learners
Broader economy will benefit with learners who have a cross-cutting skill that is needed to grow the whole economy
Slide35
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Projects Awards
Fasset has approved 13 new projects for this year
Contact recruitment centres at service providers
Details on each project can be found on the website:
www.fasset.org.za
Currently conducting a Tracer study to evaluate the impact of the projects that have already completed
Slide36
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
FET Funding Window
To develop FET colleges, which is also a national and ministerial imperative.
Capacitating FET colleges with funding set aside
Improvement of relevant courses offered by FET colleges
Development of lecturers so as to ensure a quality supply of FET learners
Partnership agreements to be put in place with Waterberg and Sekhukhune FET colleges in Limpopo as part of a broader joint Seta initiative to establish a regional presence in rural areas and townships through FET colleges
Fasset will support the co-ordinated Seta collaborative effort to establish a regional presence in rural areas and townships through public FET colleges
Appointment of a Fasset Provincial Liaison / Brand Ambassador
Slide37
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Career Guidance and Provincial Strategy
Fasset has an intensive National Career Guidance campaign:
In line with
DHET’s
National Career Guidance initiatives
Setas have a role to play in drawing the youth into the mainstream economy
Targeting learners from Grade 9 level onwards, awareness on careers in finance
Extend and deepen Fasset’s footprint and reach in rural and impoverished areas
Fasset Brand Ambassadors: currently in 9 institutions (FETs and Universities):
University of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of Limpopo, University of Johannesburg (Soweto Campus), Tshwane North FET College, False Bay FET College, Northern Cape Urban FET College
Print and online advertising
Exhibitions
Print and digital motivational career guidance material
Social media
Partnerships
Slide38
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging with Fasset stakeholders by informing and educating through regular, effective communication, meeting the following strategic imperatives:
The promotion of critical and scarce skills areas within our sector
Promotion of skills development within sector through targeted marketing
Promoting skills, access to jobs, sustainable livelihoods via development projects
Developing a culture of high-quality, lifelong learning and fostering skills development for high-quality jobs
Focus on the critical SMME component, specifically levy-exempt employers
Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth
Slide39
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Internship Site Accreditation
New focus area at Fasset.
Internships
that fall into the graduate work-based category
Companies apply for programme and site accreditation
May then apply for Fasset grants
Claim points of BEE scorecard
Slide40
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Whole Firm Accreditation
To accredit non-credit bearing training.
Firms that offer training that they would like recognised and accredited
Non-credit bearing training i.e. no assessment
Functions as Approved Provider accreditation i.e. not linked to unit standards
Slide41
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Return on Investment – R20,000, 10 staff
Description
Amount
Mandatory Grant (SDL = R20,000)
R 10,000
Strategic Cash Grant
R 4,000
Development Project Beneficiaries (2)
R 120,000
Learnership Cash Grant – 1 entry, 1 exit
R 30,000
NSFAS Grant – 2 learners
R 30,000
Lifelong
Learning – 5 events, 3 per event
R 37,500
Tax Deduction –
4 learners
R 240,000 * 30% = R 80,000
Assessor and Moderator Grant – 1 learner
R 4,500
Total
R 316,000
Slide42
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 3
Developing and Implementing a Workplace Skills Plan
Slide43
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Developing and Implementing a WSP
Why is planning your organisation’s training and development important?
Buy-in and co-operation
Certainty – resource allocation
Assists with change and transformation issues
Implementation and measurement
Reflects business strategy
Slide44
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Issues to consider when developing the WSP
Understanding all the influences or 'inputs' into your training plan. These could include:
– Vision and mission, business strategy and objectives, transformation (EE and BEE), productivity, succession and career planning, health and safety, budget, skills gaps etc ...
Individual issues
– individual requests and ambitions, employee performance/competency issues, personal development plans, soft skills and ABET etc ...
Slide45
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Scarce and Critical Skills
The DHET has mandated the Seta’s in recent years to gather urgent data on Scarce and Critical Skills.
Scarce skills
: people to fill job vacancies which are scarce
Critical skills
: specific skill that is 'critical' to the full functioning of a person within their job
These skills are linked to a coding system to enable cross sector and national research
Slide46
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Online WSP
Fasset is working towards a new online WSP system:
Under development by Fasset
Can use existing system
Website has been revamped
In future, online submission
Upload functionality to be available for firms 50+
Slide47
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 4
Conclusion
Slide48
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Issues
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO)
Funding regulations
Online submissions
Form types
Difference between Mandatory, Discretionary and Pivotal Grants
Importance of Pivotal Programmes
Further Education and Training (FET) college involvement
Seta involvement in rural areas
Green paper on skills development
Slide49
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tools
Fasset website:
www.fasset.org.za
On the website you can gain access to the following:
Download all the application forms you are required to complete for the grants
Latest Fasset information
List of all the relevant Fasset contacts
List of Fasset learnerships
Apply for Mandatory Grant online
Slide50
Thank You For more information please contact the Fasset Call Centre on 086 101 0001or visit www.fasset.org.za
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Slide2Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Agenda
Cape Town, Durban, PE
TimingRegistration11h30Lunch Buffet12h00Fasset Presentation12h30Closure15h00
Gauteng
Timing
Registration
08h00
Breakfast Buffet
08h30
Fasset Presentation
09h00
Closure
11h30
Slide3Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Overview
Section 1:
Overview of major strategic changes and allocation of funding
Section 2:
Levies, grants and Fasset-funded Interventions
Section 3:
Developing and implementing a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
Section 4:
Conclusion
Slide4Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 1
Overview of major strategic changes and allocation of funding
Slide5Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Main functions of Setas
To identify and address skills needs in their sector
Compile and implement Sector Skills Plan
SDL grant claim process (Mandatory Grant)
Establish and promote learnerships
Facilitate discretionary grants and Seta programmes
Quality assure education and training in their sector
Accredit training providers (quality checks, monitoring and moderations)
Education and Training Quality Assurance
Slide6Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Fasset’s Strategy 2013 / 2014
Fasset focuses on transforming the profile of the sector through implementing Pivotal Programmes. These strategic goals align to
DHET’s
.
Transformation (Learners funded on Pivotal Programmes)
African learners
Learners with a disability
Pivotal Programmes
Learnerships
Internships
Qualifications (at least 12 months) – student NSFAS loans
Development Projects
Employment
Slide7Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Fasset’s Strategy 2013 / 2014
continued
Fasset is focusing on new relationships in order to extend the skills development reach in implementing a career pipeline approach.
Further Education Training (FET) Colleges
Universities
Addressing skills need in the public sector
Provincial footprint, focus on rural areas
Slide8Funding Allocated 2013/2014
Fasset Update
October / November 2012
Funded Area
Amount in R’s
Strategic Cash Grant
26,300,000
Learnership Cash Grant Entry Grant
4,000,000
Learnership Cash Grant Exit Grant
1,500,000
Lifelong Learning
13,000,000
NSFAS Grant (Phase II)
7,154,000
Assessor and Moderator Grant
300,000
Research
4,440,000
Access into Higher Education
3,700,000
Academic/Professional Body Qualifications
22,200,000
Access into Employment
40,000,000
FET Funding Window
15,000,000
Career Guidance and Provincial Strategy
2,747,000
Stakeholder Engagement
1,558,000
Slide9Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 2
Levies, grants and Fasset-funded Interventions
Slide10Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Flow of Funds
Slide11Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Mandatory Grant
This application includes a plan of training for the upcoming year and a report of training for the previous year.
Either 40% or 50% of the SDL, paid quarterly
Two formats: <50 and >50
MS Excel for employers >50
May include all training, including short courses
No discretionary criteria
All population groups, genders etc... may be included in the application
Cost of training not linked to payout amount
Training committee recommended for companies employing 50 or more
Due 30 June 2013
Slide12Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant – Fasset Definition
Fasset defines the Pivotal Grant as follows:
MG dropped to 40% with 10% of the SDL designated as a PG, as per NSDS III
Still being debated
Not linked to Mandatory Grant, separate grant
Release date of regulations? Due date?
Professional, vocational, technical and academic (PIVOTAL)
Programmes which provide a full occupationally‐directed qualification
Education and Training applied for must be formal (Fasset definition):
Qualifications
Learnerships
Internships
Slide13Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant – Fasset Definition
continued
Others: professional placements, work‐integrated learning, apprenticeships, skills programmes, and work experience placements
Grant is conceptually similar to the MG, which does not allow for the application of discretion
PG is strategic in that it allows for Pivotal Programmes only, whereas Mandatory Grant may include any training e.g. short courses
Slide14Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Pivotal Grant
continued
Such courses will normally begin in a college or university and would include supervised practical learning in a workplace as part of their requirement
In some cases start in the workplace and then move to college or university
Some PIVOTAL courses can be offered by arrangement between a SETA, an educational institution, an employer and a learner
Fundamental to the successful implementation of PIVOTAL programmes will be a model of cooperation between a SETA, a higher or further education and training institution and an employer
This will help ensure responsive curricula and courses
Slide15Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Draft Pivotal Grant Criteria
Both registered and completed learnerships and internships
Completed qualifications only
Accredited and quality-assured training providers, not short courses
All skills, not only scarce skills
Not gender or population group-specific
For employed or unemployed people?
120 credits or 1-year course (no official definition available)
Not linked to spend, maximum payment according to calculation of tariffs
Standard costs (Fasset tariff) as informed by regular research
Absence of funding regulations or guidelines from DHET
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (which is still used in B-BBEE)
Slide16Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Strategic Cash Grant
Maximum of 20% of SDL
Transformation in the sector: African learners and people with disabilities
Pivotal Programmes: 3 criteria
Qualifications (degrees, diplomas), learnerships, internships
Learners currently commencing, undergoing, or completing a pivotal programme in the 2013 calendar year
Tariffs applicable
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide17Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Qualification Tariffs Definition
Developed by Fasset to be implemented in Fasset sector
Absence of guidelines from DHET to inform criteria
Completed programmes only
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (LPM) (still used in B-BBEE)
Type: Institution-based theoretical instruction and assessment
Site: Institutional, e.g. Universities,
colleges, schools
Mode: Face-to-face instruction, distance learning, eLearning
Achievement: Recognised theoretical knowledge provided by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning e.g. degree, diploma, certificate
Slide18Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tariffs 2012 – Qualifications
‘
New’
NQF
‘Old’ NQF
Title of qualification
Approx. Length of the Programme (in years)
1) Distance fees (tuition, books, stationery, travel only
) –
unless specified
2) Day student (tuition, books, stationery, travel only
) –
unless specified
3) Residential student (tuition, books, stationery, accommodation, meals, travel) –
unless specified
10
8
Doctorates / PhD
2
R 26,000 on completion
R 26,000 on completion
R 47,000 on completion
9
8
Masters Degrees (research only)
2
R 26,000 on completion
R 26,000 on completion
R 47,000 on completion
9
8
Masters Degrees (coursework and research)
2
R 26,000 on completion
R 26,000 on completion
R 47,000 on completion
8
8
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
2
NA
R 89,000 on completion
R 110,000 on completion
8
7
Postgraduate Diplomas and Professional Qualifications
2
R 10,500 on completion
R 21,000 on completion
R 42,000 on completion
8
7
Honours
1
R 10,500 on completion
R 21,000 on completion
R 42,000 on completion
7
6
Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas
3
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 21,000 per year, full-time
R 42,000 per year full-time
6
5
National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates
3
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 16,000 per year, full-time
R 37,000 per year full-time
5
5
Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates
2
R 10,500 per year, full-time
R 16,000 per year, full-time
R 37,000 per year full-time
4
4
Certificate FET (private and public)
1
R 10,500 on completion
R 10,500 on completion
R 31,500 on completion
Slide19Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnerships Tariffs Definition
Developed by Fasset to be implemented in Fasset sector
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (LPM) (still used in B-BBEE)
Tariff for completion and registration
Over and above the SARS tax rebates
Type: Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that requires a formal contract – assessed by accredited body
Site: Institution (face-to-face, distance or eLearning) and workplace
Mode: Institutional instruction plus structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace – Learnership (LS), Apprenticeship (AP)
Achievement: Trade certificate, Certificate, Other
Slide20Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tariffs 2012 – Learnerships
Length of programme
Tariff Entry (Registration)
Proof for Entry
Tariff Exit (Successful Completion)
Proof of Exit
12 month
R 5,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 5,000
Trainee discharge letter
24 month
R 7,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 13,000
Trainee discharge letter
36 month
R
10,000
Trainee confirmation letter
R 20,000
Trainee discharge letter
Slide21Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Tax Deductions
Learnership Tax Allowance
Section 12H
Duration
Allowance
Allowance (With Disability)
Months
Commence
Completion
Commence
Completion
12 (1yr)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
24 (
2yr
)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
36 (3yr)
R 30,000
R 30,000
R 50,000
R 50,000
R 90,000
R 90,000
R 150,000
R 150,000
R 180,000
R 300,000
Slide22Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Internships Tariffs Definition
Developed by Fasset to be implemented in Fasset sector
Linked to Learning Programmes Matrix (LPM) (still used in B-BBEE)
Tariff for completion and registration
No SARS tax rebate, tariff lower than learnership
No formal definition (qualifications with SAQA, learnerships with Indlela)
Recognised or registered workplace structured experiential learning – formally assessed by a statutory occupational or professional body
Structured learning in the workplace with mentoring or coaching e.g. Internship (I), Articles (A), Placements (P)
Occupational or professional knowledge and experience e.g. registration, licensing
Slide23Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tariffs 2012 – Internships
Length of programme
Tariff Entry (Registration)
Proof for Entry
Tariff Exit (Successful Completion)
Proof of Exit
12 month
R 3,750
Trainee confirmation letter
R 3,750
Trainee discharge letter
24 month
R 5,250
Trainee confirmation letter
R 9,750
Trainee discharge letter
36 month
R
7,500
Trainee confirmation letter
R 15,000
Trainee discharge letter
Slide24Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Cash Grant Entry
Rewards applicants who are training Africans on learnerships.
SDL payers and non-levy payers
Fasset learnership or specific other Seta learnership
10 grants per employer for entry and exit grant in total
African learners and learners with a disability
12 month (1 year) R 5,000
24 month (2 year) R 7,000
36 month (3 year) R 20,000
Higher amount for learners with a disability
Employers with staff complement under 150
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide25Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Learnership Cash Grant Exit
When the learner completes the programme, a greater grant can be claimed.
SDL payers and non-levy payers
Fasset learnership or specific other Seta learnership
10 grants per employer for entry and exit grant in total
African learners and learners with a disability
12 month (1 year) R 5,000
24 month (2 year) R 13,000
36 month (3 year) R 20,000
Higher amount for learners with a disability
Employers with staff complement under 150
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide26Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Lifelong Learning
A wide range of topics, free to Fasset members are offered.
Month
Topics
Target
Occupations
October 2012
Compliance with Changes in Legislation 2012
Legislative (All)
November 2012
Fasset 2013 Strategy Implementation
HR (SDFs, HR Professionals)
November 2012
Management and Leadership
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
March 2013
Budget & Tax Update 2013
Legislative (All)
May 2013
How to Manage your Business and Grow your Client Base
Leadership and Management (Middle and Senior Managers)
September 2013
Compliance with Changes in Legislation relevant to the Finance Sector
Legislative (All)
Slide27Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Lifelong Learning
Continued
Only firms with a valid SDL number with Fasset will be able to register for the eventsThis calendar is subject to change
Month
Topics
Target
Occupations
October 2013
SDF Update
HR (SDFs, HR Professionals)
November 2013
Managing Teams / Conflict Management
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
February 2014
Survive and Thrive in an Office Environment
Leadership and Management (Junior and Middle Managers)
March 2014
Budget & Tax Update 2014
Legislative (All)
Slide28Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
NSFAS Grant
Ensuring retention of learners on learnerships.
3 year learnership attracts R60,000 grant
Transformation in the sector: African learners and people with disabilities
Learners currently commencing, undergoing, or completing a learnership in the 2013 calendar year with a Fasset employer
Pivotal Programmes: Qualifications / Learnerships
Employed learner or an employer representative may apply
African learners will be relieved of the NSFAS financial burden
Salary threshold applies
May be applied for in tranches
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide29Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
NSFAS Grant Amounts
Length
Tariff
Amount
12 (1 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 12 of the learnership
R 25,000
24 (2 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 6 of the 24-month
learnership
R 15,000
In month 18 of the 24-month
learnership
R 25,000
36 (3 year)
On registration
R 5,000
In month 6 of the 36-month
learnership
R 15,000
In month 18 of the 36-month
learnership
R 20,000
In month 32 of the 36-month
learnership
R 20,000
Slide30Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Assessor and Moderator Grant
To ensure the supply of assessors of academic and workplace training.
Reimbursement of the cost of training
Maximum of
R4,500
Assessor/moderator to be registered with Fasset in 2013
Training can take place before 2013
Due date 15 February 2014
Slide31Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Research
To assist the Board and sector in aligning training to strategic objectives.
2012/13 (Year 13) Grant Analysis Report
Sector Skills Plan Update for the period commencing 1 April 2014
Annual Benchmarking of Training in the Sector
Learnership Readiness Pack
Internship Readiness Pack
Lifelong Learning Learnership Programme (LLLP) Employer Support Guide
Tracer Study on Development Projects (Academic)
Database Update (Employers)
Database Update (Learners)
Slide32Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Access into Higher Education
The funding windows opens doors for learners to enter higher education.
African and all disabled learners
Learners lacking requisite entry requirements into a sector-specific higher education qualification
Incorrect subject choices or followed an unrelated discipline
2
nd
chance learners
Complete programmes and meet entry requirements which allow them to enter sector-relevant higher education qualifications, for progression in the sector
Tuition fees, examination support courses and soft skills interventions
Slide33Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Academic/Professional Body Qualifications
The funding windows opens doors for learners to enter higher education.
Public providers and professional bodies to assist learners to obtain formal qualifications
Learners will be placed in learnerships, internships or full-time employment
Number of learners with scarce skills qualifications will increase
Employers will have access to increased numbers of employable learners
Broader economy will benefit with learners who have a cross-cutting skill that is needed to grow the whole economy
Slide34Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Access into Employment
Designed to assist unemployed learners (NQF levels 6 – 8) and bridge the gap between theoretical learning and workplace experience.
Accounting and non-accounting graduates
Unemployed, part of
NEET
population of learners
Ministerial imperative
Will undergo work readiness programmes e.g. bridging technical, assertiveness, it, English language, attitude
Available for employment on learnerships, internships or full-time employment
Employers will have access to increased numbers of employable learners
Broader economy will benefit with learners who have a cross-cutting skill that is needed to grow the whole economy
Slide35Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Projects Awards
Fasset has approved 13 new projects for this year
Contact recruitment centres at service providers
Details on each project can be found on the website:
www.fasset.org.za
Currently conducting a Tracer study to evaluate the impact of the projects that have already completed
Slide36Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
FET Funding Window
To develop FET colleges, which is also a national and ministerial imperative.
Capacitating FET colleges with funding set aside
Improvement of relevant courses offered by FET colleges
Development of lecturers so as to ensure a quality supply of FET learners
Partnership agreements to be put in place with Waterberg and Sekhukhune FET colleges in Limpopo as part of a broader joint Seta initiative to establish a regional presence in rural areas and townships through FET colleges
Fasset will support the co-ordinated Seta collaborative effort to establish a regional presence in rural areas and townships through public FET colleges
Appointment of a Fasset Provincial Liaison / Brand Ambassador
Slide37Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Career Guidance and Provincial Strategy
Fasset has an intensive National Career Guidance campaign:
In line with
DHET’s
National Career Guidance initiatives
Setas have a role to play in drawing the youth into the mainstream economy
Targeting learners from Grade 9 level onwards, awareness on careers in finance
Extend and deepen Fasset’s footprint and reach in rural and impoverished areas
Fasset Brand Ambassadors: currently in 9 institutions (FETs and Universities):
University of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of Limpopo, University of Johannesburg (Soweto Campus), Tshwane North FET College, False Bay FET College, Northern Cape Urban FET College
Print and online advertising
Exhibitions
Print and digital motivational career guidance material
Social media
Partnerships
Slide38Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging with Fasset stakeholders by informing and educating through regular, effective communication, meeting the following strategic imperatives:
The promotion of critical and scarce skills areas within our sector
Promotion of skills development within sector through targeted marketing
Promoting skills, access to jobs, sustainable livelihoods via development projects
Developing a culture of high-quality, lifelong learning and fostering skills development for high-quality jobs
Focus on the critical SMME component, specifically levy-exempt employers
Fostering skills development in the formal economy for productivity and employment growth
Slide39Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Internship Site Accreditation
New focus area at Fasset.
Internships
that fall into the graduate work-based category
Companies apply for programme and site accreditation
May then apply for Fasset grants
Claim points of BEE scorecard
Slide40Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Whole Firm Accreditation
To accredit non-credit bearing training.
Firms that offer training that they would like recognised and accredited
Non-credit bearing training i.e. no assessment
Functions as Approved Provider accreditation i.e. not linked to unit standards
Slide41Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Return on Investment – R20,000, 10 staff
Description
Amount
Mandatory Grant (SDL = R20,000)
R 10,000
Strategic Cash Grant
R 4,000
Development Project Beneficiaries (2)
R 120,000
Learnership Cash Grant – 1 entry, 1 exit
R 30,000
NSFAS Grant – 2 learners
R 30,000
Lifelong
Learning – 5 events, 3 per event
R 37,500
Tax Deduction –
4 learners
R 240,000 * 30% = R 80,000
Assessor and Moderator Grant – 1 learner
R 4,500
Total
R 316,000
Slide42Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 3
Developing and Implementing a Workplace Skills Plan
Slide43Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Developing and Implementing a WSP
Why is planning your organisation’s training and development important?
Buy-in and co-operation
Certainty – resource allocation
Assists with change and transformation issues
Implementation and measurement
Reflects business strategy
Slide44Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Issues to consider when developing the WSP
Understanding all the influences or 'inputs' into your training plan. These could include:
National issues
– legislation, industry expectations, macro economic issues, market changes etc ...
Company issues
– Vision and mission, business strategy and objectives, transformation (EE and BEE), productivity, succession and career planning, health and safety, budget, skills gaps etc ...
Individual issues
– individual requests and ambitions, employee performance/competency issues, personal development plans, soft skills and ABET etc ...
Slide45Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Scarce and Critical Skills
The DHET has mandated the Seta’s in recent years to gather urgent data on Scarce and Critical Skills.
Scarce skills
: people to fill job vacancies which are scarce
Critical skills
: specific skill that is 'critical' to the full functioning of a person within their job
These skills are linked to a coding system to enable cross sector and national research
Slide46Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Online WSP
Fasset is working towards a new online WSP system:
Under development by Fasset
Can use existing system
Website has been revamped
In future, online submission
Upload functionality to be available for firms 50+
Slide47Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Section 4
Conclusion
Slide48Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Issues
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Quality Council for Trades and Occupation (QCTO)
Funding regulations
Online submissions
Form types
Difference between Mandatory, Discretionary and Pivotal Grants
Importance of Pivotal Programmes
Further Education and Training (FET) college involvement
Seta involvement in rural areas
Green paper on skills development
Slide49Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012
Tools
Fasset website:
www.fasset.org.za
On the website you can gain access to the following:
Download all the application forms you are required to complete for the grants
Latest Fasset information
List of all the relevant Fasset contacts
List of Fasset learnerships
Apply for Mandatory Grant online
Slide50Thank You For more information please contact the Fasset Call Centre on 086 101 0001or visit www.fasset.org.za
Fasset Strategy Implementation
November 2012