What are learnerships and qualifications?
A qualification is obtained by completing a formally registered qualification with a set amount of credits or content at or with an accredited educational institution. This can be done full time, part time or even by distance education.
A learnership is a work-based learning programme that leads to a registered qualification. Learnerships are directly related to an occupation or field of work, for example, electrical engineering, hairdressing, or project management.
Learnerships help skill learners and to prepare them for the workplace as they include integrated work experience. Learners gain the necessary skills and workplace experience that will open up better employment or self-employment. They allow you to work and get started on your career while also studying for an educational qualification.
How do learnerships work?
Learnerships require you to complete a theoretical course as well as practical training, which is done at a workplace, in order to graduate. The workplace component of the qualification involves hands-on, practical learning under the guidance of a mentor, while the theoretical component is provided by an education and training provider. Together they form an integrated and comprehensive learning programme.
A qualification is obtained by completing a formally registered qualification with a set amount of credits or content at or with an accredited educational institution. This can be done full time, part time or even by distance education.
A learnership is a work-based learning programme that leads to a registered qualification. Learnerships are directly related to an occupation or field of work, for example, electrical engineering, hairdressing, or project management.
Learnerships help skill learners and to prepare them for the workplace as they include integrated work experience. Learners gain the necessary skills and workplace experience that will open up better employment or self-employment. They allow you to work and get started on your career while also studying for an educational qualification.
How do learnerships work?
Learnerships require you to complete a theoretical course as well as practical training, which is done at a workplace, in order to graduate. The workplace component of the qualification involves hands-on, practical learning under the guidance of a mentor, while the theoretical component is provided by an education and training provider. Together they form an integrated and comprehensive learning programme.