COMPILED BY
MR NKOSI
0795635811
FOR
TERM 1 – 3 ACTIVITIES
, 1
ACTIVITY 1
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT
1.1.1 C √√
1.1.2 C√√
1.2 SHORT QUESTIONS
1.2.1 Purpose of the Skills Development Act
Develops the skills of people in South Africa√ in order to improve
productivity√
Invests in education√ and training of workers√
Improves the chances√ of getting a job for previously disadvantaged
people√
Encourages workers to participate√ in learning programmes. √
Redresses imbalances of the past√ through education and training√
Encourages businesses to improve the skills√ of their workers√
Any other relevant answer
Max. (6)
1.2.2 Impact of skill development Act
Positive/Advantages
Trains employees to improve productivity in the workplace. √√
Promotes self-employment and black entrepreneurship√√
Increases the return on investment in education and training√√
Workplace discrimination can be addressed through training. √√
AND/OR
Negative/Disadvantages
Increases cost as the process requires a large amount of paper work. √√
Implementation of the SDA can be difficult to monitor and control. √√
Skills programmes may not always address training needs of employees. √√
Skills Development Levy could be an extra burden to financially struggling
businesses. √√
Only companies with a staff payroll over R500 000 per annum can claim the
Skills Development levy. √√
Max. (6)
, 2
ACTIVITY 2
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT
2.1.1 ways in which SSM can comply with SDA from the scenario
The management of SSM complies with the Skill Development Act as they
have registered with SETAs. √
Encourage employees to participate in learnerships and other training
programmes √
(2)
2.1.2 Other Ways in which SSM can comply with SDA
One per cent of an employer's payroll has to be paid over to the SETA. √√
Businesses/Employers who collect PAYE should register with the relevant
SETAs. √√
Businesses with more than 50 employees must appoint a skills development
facilitator. √√
Assess the skills of employees to determine areas in which skills development
are needed. √√
Any other relevant answer
Max. (6)
2.1.3 Role of SETAs
Report √to the Director General. √
Promote√ and establishes learnerships√
Collect levies √and pays out grants as required. √
Provide accreditation for skills√ development facilitators. √
Register learnership agreements/learning programmes. √
Approve workplace skills plans√ and annual training reports. √
Monitor/Evaluate the actual training√ by service providers. √
Allocate grants to employers, √ education and training providers. √
Any other relevant answer
Max. (8)
, 3
ACTIVITY 3
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT (ESSAY)
3.1 INTRODUCTION
SETAs are responsible for identifying skills shortages and develop
strategies to overcome these challenges. √
All SETAs operate through a levy-grant system, as determined by the
Skills Development Levies Act. √
The SDA aims to link learning to the demands of the labour market. √
Businesses should make an effort to comply with this Act to avoid
penalties. √
Any other relevant introduction related to the role of SETAs/purpose of
the SDA/impact of the SDA on businesses/ways in which businesses
could comply with the SDA.
(Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2 Role of SETAs in supporting the Skills Development Act/SDA
Develop sector skills plans in line with the National Skills Development
Strategy. √√
Draw up skills development plans for their specific economic
sectors. √√
Approve workplace skills plans and annual training reports. √√
Allocate grants to employers, education and training providers. √√
Pay out grants to companies that are complying with the requirements
of the Skills Development Act. √√
Monitor/Evaluate the actual training by service providers. √√
Promote and establish learnerships. √√
Register learnership agreements/learning programmes. √√
Provide training material/programmes for skills development
facilitators. √√
Provide accreditation for skills development facilitators. √√
Oversee training in different sectors of the South African economy. √√
Identify suitable workplaces for practical work experience. √√
Collect levies and pay out grants as required. √√
Report to the Director General. √√
Any other relevant answer related to the role of SETAs in supporting the
SDA.
Max. (12)
3.3 Purpose of Skill Development Act/SDA
MR NKOSI
0795635811
FOR
TERM 1 – 3 ACTIVITIES
, 1
ACTIVITY 1
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT
1.1.1 C √√
1.1.2 C√√
1.2 SHORT QUESTIONS
1.2.1 Purpose of the Skills Development Act
Develops the skills of people in South Africa√ in order to improve
productivity√
Invests in education√ and training of workers√
Improves the chances√ of getting a job for previously disadvantaged
people√
Encourages workers to participate√ in learning programmes. √
Redresses imbalances of the past√ through education and training√
Encourages businesses to improve the skills√ of their workers√
Any other relevant answer
Max. (6)
1.2.2 Impact of skill development Act
Positive/Advantages
Trains employees to improve productivity in the workplace. √√
Promotes self-employment and black entrepreneurship√√
Increases the return on investment in education and training√√
Workplace discrimination can be addressed through training. √√
AND/OR
Negative/Disadvantages
Increases cost as the process requires a large amount of paper work. √√
Implementation of the SDA can be difficult to monitor and control. √√
Skills programmes may not always address training needs of employees. √√
Skills Development Levy could be an extra burden to financially struggling
businesses. √√
Only companies with a staff payroll over R500 000 per annum can claim the
Skills Development levy. √√
Max. (6)
, 2
ACTIVITY 2
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT
2.1.1 ways in which SSM can comply with SDA from the scenario
The management of SSM complies with the Skill Development Act as they
have registered with SETAs. √
Encourage employees to participate in learnerships and other training
programmes √
(2)
2.1.2 Other Ways in which SSM can comply with SDA
One per cent of an employer's payroll has to be paid over to the SETA. √√
Businesses/Employers who collect PAYE should register with the relevant
SETAs. √√
Businesses with more than 50 employees must appoint a skills development
facilitator. √√
Assess the skills of employees to determine areas in which skills development
are needed. √√
Any other relevant answer
Max. (6)
2.1.3 Role of SETAs
Report √to the Director General. √
Promote√ and establishes learnerships√
Collect levies √and pays out grants as required. √
Provide accreditation for skills√ development facilitators. √
Register learnership agreements/learning programmes. √
Approve workplace skills plans√ and annual training reports. √
Monitor/Evaluate the actual training√ by service providers. √
Allocate grants to employers, √ education and training providers. √
Any other relevant answer
Max. (8)
, 3
ACTIVITY 3
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACT (ESSAY)
3.1 INTRODUCTION
SETAs are responsible for identifying skills shortages and develop
strategies to overcome these challenges. √
All SETAs operate through a levy-grant system, as determined by the
Skills Development Levies Act. √
The SDA aims to link learning to the demands of the labour market. √
Businesses should make an effort to comply with this Act to avoid
penalties. √
Any other relevant introduction related to the role of SETAs/purpose of
the SDA/impact of the SDA on businesses/ways in which businesses
could comply with the SDA.
(Any 2 x 1) (2)
3.2 Role of SETAs in supporting the Skills Development Act/SDA
Develop sector skills plans in line with the National Skills Development
Strategy. √√
Draw up skills development plans for their specific economic
sectors. √√
Approve workplace skills plans and annual training reports. √√
Allocate grants to employers, education and training providers. √√
Pay out grants to companies that are complying with the requirements
of the Skills Development Act. √√
Monitor/Evaluate the actual training by service providers. √√
Promote and establish learnerships. √√
Register learnership agreements/learning programmes. √√
Provide training material/programmes for skills development
facilitators. √√
Provide accreditation for skills development facilitators. √√
Oversee training in different sectors of the South African economy. √√
Identify suitable workplaces for practical work experience. √√
Collect levies and pay out grants as required. √√
Report to the Director General. √√
Any other relevant answer related to the role of SETAs in supporting the
SDA.
Max. (12)
3.3 Purpose of Skill Development Act/SDA