Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)Amended Codes of Good Practice (2013)Amended Code Series 300: The General Principles for Measuring Skills DevelopmentStatement 300: The General Principles for Measuring Skills Development8. Annexe 300(A) |
Learning Programme Matrix
Cat |
Programme |
Narrative Description |
Delivery Mode |
Learning Site |
Learning Achievement |
A |
Bursaries |
Institution-based theoretical instruction alone-formally assessed by the institution |
Institutional instruction |
Institutions such as universities and colleges, schools, ABET providers |
Recognised theoretical knowledge resulting in the achievement of a degree, diploma or certificate issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning |
B |
Internships |
Institution-based theoretical instruction as well as some practical learning with an employer or in a simulated work environment-formally assessed through the institution |
Mixed mode delivery with institutional instruction as well as supervised learning in an appropriate workplace or simulated work environment |
Institutions such as universities and colleges, schools, ABET providers and workplace |
Theoretical knowledge and workplace experience with set requirements resulting in the achievement of a degree, diploma or certificate issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning |
C |
Learnerships |
Recognised or registered structured experiential learning in the workplace that is required after the achievement of a qualification - formally assessed by a statutory occupational or professional body |
Structured learning in the workplace with mentoring or coaching |
Workplace |
Occupational or professional knowledge and experience formally recognised through registration or licensing |
D |
Learnerships or Apprenticeships |
Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that requires a formal contract - formally assessed by an accredited body |
Institutional instruction together with structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace |
Institution and workplace |
Theoretical knowledge and workplace learning, resulting in the achievement of a South African Qualifications Authority registered qualification, a certificate or other similar occupational or professional qualification issued by an accredited or registered formal institution of learning |
E |
Work-integrated learning |
Occupationally-directed instructional and work-based learning programme that does not require a formal contract - formally assessed by an accredited body |
Structured, supervised experiential learning in the workplace which may include some institutional instruction |
Workplace, institutional as well as ABET providers |
Credits awarded for registered unit standards, continued professional development, improved performance or skills (e.g. evidence of outputs based on Performance Development Programme) |
F |
Informal training |
Occupationally-directed informal instructional programmes |
Structured information sharing or direct instruction involving workshops, seminars and conferences and short courses |
Institutions, conferences and meetings |
Continuing professional development, attendance certificates and credits against registered unit standards (in some instances) |
G |
Informal training |
Work-based informal programmes |
Informal training |
Workplace |
Increased understand of job or work context or improved performance or skills |