Importance of Learnerships

• The learner engages in the working environment (practical).

• The learner interacts with clients and gains an understanding of workplace dynamics.

• Assessments are conducted at various stages based on the learner's competence (learner-centered).

• The qualification is nationally recognized and benchmarked against international standards.

• The learner can progress from NQF level 1 (equivalent to grade 10) to NQF level 4 (one-year certificate after grade 12)

Who are the parties involved?

Parties involved               

• The trainee

• The employer

• Shukela Training Centre

• AgriSETA

  
  

  NB: The practical on-the-job training will take place on the employer's farm.

  
  

What is the duration of a Learnership?

The Learnership training program spans one year, with a few weeks of contact training at STC and the remainder on the farm.

STC currently offers the following Learnerships: Plant Production NQF level 4 (known as the Farm Manager Course)

• 12-month program

• Consists of 70% practical & 30% theory

• Practical training on the farm, theory at STC

• Theory includes 3 sessions of 3 weeks each       

• Practical training occurs between theoretical sessions

• The learner must compile a POE with the help of a Mentor/Supervisor

• Program includes 35 Unit Standards

• Learner should have experience in Plant production, preferably Sugarcane

• Learner should have completed Grade 12

  
  

Plant Production NQF level 1 (known as the Elementary Farm worker Course)

• 12-month program

• Consists of 70% practical & 30% theory

• Practical training on the farm, theory at STC

• Theory includes 3 sessions, each lasting 2 weeks

• Practical training occurs between theoretical sessions

• Learner must compile a POE with the help of a Mentor/Supervisor

• Program includes 35 Unit Standards

• Learner should have basic knowledge of Plant production

• Learner should have completed Grade 10

Other learnerships

STC can offer NQF levels 2 and 3 upon request from the farmer.

Funding

• STC is accredited by AgriSETA as a skills development provider, allowing farmers to apply for funding through AgriSETA.

• Applications are open from 01 September to 31 October each year.

• Farmers can apply for both learnerships and/or skills programs.

  Applications can be accessed from the STC website or by contacting Sanele Mbili or Petro McAuliffe at STC at 031 508 7753 or email: Sanele.Mbili@sasa.org.za 

  or Petro Ashington (McAuliffe) on 031 508 7706 or email: petro.mcauliffe@sasa.org.za

• Farmers can obtain funding through the Learnership Tax Incentive (further information available from SARS)

  
  

General Enquiries

Phone: 031 508 7700

Email: shukela.training@sasa.org.za

GPS Coordinates: S 29o 42.736’ E 031o 02.309’

Office Hours:

07h30 to 16h00 Monday-Thursday07h30 to 15h30 FridayClosed Saturday-Sunday

Whistle Blower

Phone: 0800 204 544

Email: information@whistleblowing.co.za

Important Dates

08/07/2024

Plater - Welder Phase 3 (Legacy Qualification)

10/07/2024

Junior Certificate Course

10/07/2024

Boilermaker Phase 3 (Legacy Qualification)

10/07/2024

Electrical Phase 3 (Legacy Qualifications)

10/07/2024

Instrumentation Phase 3 (Legacy Qualification)

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