MQA Learnerships Programme 2021-2022 | How to Apply

This is outcomes-based learning, and the learnerships are based on a legally binding contract between the learner, the employer, and the service provider.

Theory

About 40% of a learnership in the mining industry will consist of theoretical or workplace learning:

• The training must have a structured institutional learning component
• Learnership will have accredited training providers for the institutional component of the Learnership; and
• The learnership is an efficient and effective method for both learner and employer to achieve the qualification through a Learnership

Workplace Training

The remaining 60% of the training will be practical workplace (on-the-job) training

• This part of the training will include structured workplace learning which is determined by the qualification and?associated unit standards
• Learners continue to receive a monthly stipend during this part of the training but are responsible for their own accommodation, meals, and transport
• The Department of Correctional Services does not pay a housing allowance, housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid, danger allowance or overtime during a learnership.

Once the learner has successfully completed both the theoretical (instructional) and practical (workplace) phases, submitted a final Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and it has successfully undergone external verification, the relevant certification will be issued.

There are so many learnerships offered in the mining sector that it is impossible to list them all, but here are two examples of available learnerships.

1. Rigger Learnership

This position is critical for the safe operation and maintenance at a concentrator. Training focuses on how to provide specific rigging services and support to safely move specified heavy equipment and provide rope maintenance for chairlifts, winders, and other rope-and-pulley-operated equipment.

You will need:

• A Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualification with English literacy or N2 in Engineering Studies
• Numeracy skills and literacy
• No major sensory restrictions
• Good motor skills (hand, eye, and foot coordination)
• An analytical approach, with attention to detail.
• A valid Mobile/Overhead Crane and Forklift driving certificate would be an advantage, as would computer literacy (MS Office suite of packages).

• Working knowledge of applicable legislative, safety, health and environmental requirements and standards

• Working knowledge of and practical experience in engineering technologies and practices

How to Apply

Apply online at www.lonmin.com

Region: Rustenburg

Closing Date:?24 October 20xx

2. Rock Engineer Learnership

Minimum Education Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualification with Maths and Science with a minimum pass of 50% HG OR 60% Standard Grade; or
• UMALUSI ? a level 5 pass for Mathematics and Physical Science Level 5 ? 60-69

Additional Education Requirements

A NQF level Rock Breaking Qualification or any Basic COM certification will be advantageous.
Skills Required

• Good hand-eye coordination
• No major sensory restrictions with the ability to pass a medical fitness test
• Numerical skills
• Practically orientated
• Procedural step-by-step approach
• Relevant computer skills (MS Office) will be an advantage.

How to apply

Click Here?to apply online.

Closing Date:?18 October 20xx.

MQA Learnership General Application Process

In order to apply for any of the MQA Learnerships, you must complete an application form in your own handwriting. You can obtain information about the MQA?learnership?from:

• SETAs and Department of Labour Centres
• The?Learnership Support Service?- on 012 309 4808
• The Department of Labour’s?website.
• You can also visit the Department of Labour and ask about available learnership opportunities
• Contact the?NQF and Career Advice Services?via SMS on 072 204 5056 or send a ‘Call Me’ to be contacted by one of their Advisors

When applying for the learnership, make sure that:

• ?You specify the learnership post that you are applying
• You sign the application form yourself
• You attach certified copies of your certificates and Identity Document (these copies must have been certified within the last 3 months – you can get this done at any Police Station)

Please Note:

• Application forms that are late or unsigned will not be accepted
• Photocopied forms will not be accepted

MQA Learnership Information

For more information on available learnerships, visit the Mining Qualifications Authority’s (MQA’s)?website, or the Chamber of Mines of South Africa’s website.

Mining Qualifications Authority SETA

Overview of Learnership Programmes in South Africa 2021

What is a Learnership?

A Learnership is a work-based learning programme. This means that classroom studies at a college or training center are combined with practical on-the-job experience. We learn much better when we can practice what we have been taught in the classroom in a workplace environment.

By physically performing tasks that are learned in the classroom at the workplace, we can see what we have learned and what we did not understand. This allows us to ask the trainer to explain that part of the lesson again until we fully understand it.

Learnerships form part of a nationally recognized qualification that is directly linked to an occupation. This means that what you learn on leadership is not just for the particular job that you can get once you have finished the leadership; it also forms part of a higher qualification that you can study further through other Learnership or short courses.

Each leadership has a specific level of qualification. An artisan like a bricklayer or a beautician, for instance, is a Level 4 Qualification. This means that if you want to become an artisan you will have to complete 4 four separate leadership (levels 1, 2, 3 & 4). There is no set time-frame in which you have to do these, as each level qualification remains in the system and will count towards the full qualification.

Who Benefits From Learnerships?

In short, everybody!

The Learner:

• ?You get access to free learning and better job opportunities
• ?Can earn while you learn
• ?Learnerships can help you to get into the workplace and/or get a formal qualification

The Employer:

• Gets skilled, experienced workers who will need less supervision
• Gets improved productivity
• Can identify and solve gaps in skills and training
• Educates and empowers employees, creating a happy workforce

The Industry:

• Gets access to far more skilled and professional workers
• Can develop employees to world-class standards
• Becomes more competitive in the international market

How Do Learnerships Work?

In the past, the education given in schools and other education facilities did not really have much in common with the working world. This meant that people entered the workplace with all of the knowledge but none of the practical experience on how to do the job.

Learnerships teach both the? why? and how to? by creating a contract between the learner, the learning provider, and the organization or business. All learnership contracts must be registered with the Sector Education Training Authority (SETA) for that specific industry, which guarantees that the learnership programme is of a high standard.

If accepted into a learnership you will have to sign two legal contracts; a Learnership Agreement and an Employment Contract. The Learnership Agreement tells you exactly what responsibilities you, the training provider and the employer have. The Employment Contract is only for the period of the learnership. Learnerships last between 12 -24 months.

If you are unemployed, you will receive an allowance while you are on a learnership which is meant to cover costs like travel and food. If you are already employed you will only receive your normal salary.

During the learnership you will spend a certain period of time in a classroom, either at the company or organization or at other premises, and the rest of the time actually working and learning on the job at the company. It is important that you take advantage of the opportunity offered you to develop your skills, gain experience and grow your potential.  from zainfo.co.za, A learnership is the perfect way to show the trainers and the organization what you know, as it could lead to a permanent job with that company or organisation, so take your learnership seriously.

You will be expected to do certain written and practical tasks while on the learnership as part of your studies. Learnerships are outcomes-based, which means that you will be assessed (tested) on what you have learned through the various stages of the learnership, not only at the end of it.
You will get an official certificate that will state the qualification, and indicate the area in which you have developed skills during the learnership if you are considered to be competent at the end of it. This qualification is nationally? recognized.

Completing a learnership is not a guarantee of employment, but many learners do get employed by companies or organizations where they did their learnerships. Even if that company does not employ you, you stand a much better chance of getting employed with a learnership qualification than without one.

Who Qualifies for a Learnership?

Learnerships are designed for all levels and as such is open to anyone between the ages of 16 and 60. This includes the unemployed and the employed, the able-bodied and the disabled.

How Does One Get Access to a Learnership?

Decide in which line you want to study and either speak to your employer or contact your nearest Labour Centre or Provincial Office of the Department of Labour to find out whether there are any learnerships that you can apply for.

Some learnerships have certain conditions, such as only accepting learners who have a Grade 12, speak more than 1 language, or have computer skills, for instance. Other learnerships do not have any requirements.

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