PROJECT: Non Artisan RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

To facilitate the opening of workplace based learning opportunities and access to occupationally directed programmes for learners with prior work experience.

Definition

To recognise prior skills and competencies attained at the work place.

Registration Process

Employers (through their MQA Accredited Skills Development Providers) are responsible for registering learners on the MQA Learner Management Information System (I Share System).

Who can access RPL Learnerships?

Employees of Mining Companies.

Registration Process

Employers (through their MQA Accredited Skills Development Providers) are responsible for registering learners on the MQA Learner Management Information System (I Share System).

Documentation required to register and complete an RPL Learner by employers

Learning Programme Agreements and supporting documents such as certified ID copy, Training Plan, Proof of Disability for disabled learners, Learners highest qualification (except for qualifications with open access), Employment Contracts and Confirmation of Employment. Upon Completion of the RPL Learnership, the Learner will obtain a Certificate issued by the Quality Assurance Unit at the MQA

List of RPL Learnerships

National Certificate: Mining Operations for Underground Hard Rock
National Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing
National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment: Mining and Minerals
National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations
National Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing
National Certificate: Diamond Processing
Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Designing
National Certificate in Mining Operations: Underground Coal
Further Education and Training Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Operations
National Certificate: Chemical Operations
National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock (Version 3)
National Certificate: Mining Technical Support
Further Education and Training Certificate: Mining Operations
National Certificate: Laboratory Practice: General
National Certificate: Laboratory Practice: Precious Metal
National Certificate: Mineral Processing
National Certificate: Metals Production: Mining and Minerals
Further Education and Training Certificate: Mineral Processing
National Certificate in Winding Engine Driving
National Certificate: Occupational Hygiene and Safety: Mining and Minerals
Further Education and Training Certificate: Diamond Processing
Further Education and Training Certificate: Laboratory Analysis: Mining and Minerals
National Certificate: Strata Control Operations
National Certificate: Laboratory Practice: Coal
Further Education and Training Certificate: Diamond and Evaluation
National Certificate in Diamond Processing Operator

Grant Amounts

• Non Artisan RPL Payment is processed upon Completion Total
  Amount = R 30 000.00

Legislation related to Learnership Implementation

• Workplace Based Learning Programmes Agreement Regulations
• Sectoral Determination Number 5 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Skills Development Act
• Skills Development Levies Act
• Minimum Wage Act