What is a skills programme ?
A skills programme is occupationally based and when completed will constitute credits towards a qualification registered in terms of the National Qualifications Framework.
This means that a cluster of unit standards from a specific qualification will be selected and trained against.
Provisioning is undertaken by a training provider accredited by an Education and Training Quality Assurance Body.
Skills programmes involve training that –
- is based on a job;
- counts as credits towards a registered qualification; and
- uses training providers
What is the duration of a skills programme?
Typically a skills programme will depend on the amount of unit standards selected.
Example of a skills programme
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | NQF Level | Credits | |
| Core | 12484 | Perform basic fire fighting | Level 2 | 4 |
| Elective | 242974 | Operate counter-balanced lift truck | Level 3 | 7 |
| Core | 260837 | Move and store a hazardous load | Level 3 | 8 |
Duration of this example of a skills programme is 10 days ( 2 Weeks)
Who can enroll?
It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. (Grade 10)
How to enroll:
Click here or alternatively go to our contact us page and fill in the requirements. Once completed one of WheelmanSA’s administrative staff will contact you and discuss all the costs and arrangements.