Skills Programmes
Skills Junction offers credit-bearing skills programmes that are aligned with national qualifications. Skills programmes are typically brief courses (3 day, a week, a month, etc.) Because a Skills Programme is delivered against registered Unit Standards, Learners receive formal recognition for the Unit Standard(s) associated with the module/s they complete. Skills Programmes can be provided at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels. Skills programmes are designed to address the skills gap and enable continuous learning through the acquisition of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The goal is for certified learners to be more likely to secure employment or to be more employable.
What is a Skills Programme?
A Skills Programme is an occupation-based learning programme aimed at building skills that have economic value, and which incorporates at least one-unit standard. Skills Programmes are registered by QCTO and delivered by an accredited training provider and leads to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The training intervention for a skills programme includes a workplace component and therefore skills programmes are ideal for individuals already in employment or that have been employed before. The accumulation of credit-bearing skills programmes may lead to or contribute towards a full qualification.
The Benefits of Skills Programmes
Skills programmes pave the way for better employment. When you take relevant training classes, you become more valuable as a prospective employee. After all, today's businesses are looking for qualified candidates. The benefits of Skills Programmes include:
- Improved skills and employability.
- Economical in terms of time and resources.
- Addresses critical skills needs of business and industry sectors.
- Allows for the development of specific competencies in identified areas.
- Creates a culture backed by accountability.
Skills Programmes
Skills Junction offers credit-bearing skills programmes that are aligned with national qualifications. Skills programmes are typically brief courses (3 day, a week, a month, etc.) Because a Skills Programme is delivered against registered Unit Standards, Learners receive formal recognition for the Unit Standard(s) associated with the module/s they complete. Skills Programmes can be provided at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels. Skills programmes are designed to address the skills gap and enable continuous learning through the acquisition of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The goal is for certified learners to be more likely to secure employment or to be more employable.
What is a Skills Programme?
A Skills Programme is an occupation-based learning programme aimed at building skills that have economic value, and which incorporates at least one-unit standard. Skills Programmes are registered by QCTO and delivered by an accredited training provider and leads to a qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The training intervention for a skills programme includes a workplace component and therefore skills programmes are ideal for individuals already in employment or that have been employed before. The accumulation of credit-bearing skills programmes may lead to or contribute towards a full qualification.
The Benefits of Skills Programmes
Skills programmes pave the way for better employment. When you take relevant training classes, you become more valuable as a prospective employee. After all, today's businesses are looking for qualified candidates. The benefits of Skills Programmes include:
- Improved skills and employability.
- Economical in terms of time and resources.
- Addresses critical skills needs of business and industry sectors.
- Allows for the development of specific competencies in identified areas.
- Creates a culture backed by accountability.