According to Pieter van Eeden, Mechanisation Service Manager, this specific apprenticeship programme consists of five core components, namely: direct business involvement, on-the-job training, related instruction, rewards for skill gains, and completion resulting in a national occupational credential. Van Eeden further explains that Senwes Equipment is responsible for the development of the content of each component, while also leveraging the resources needed, and assigning mentors to carry out and facilitate each part of the programme.
Through the programme, each apprentice is also allowed to provide feedback on their training experience.
The AgriSETA representatives were very pleased with the programme, and reported back to Senwes Equipment that the programme is well-structured and that the apprentices delivered through the programme are not only well trained, but also well-rounded individuals.
More about AgriSETA
AgriSETA creates and promotes opportunities for social, economic, and employment growth for agri-enterprises through relevant, quality, and accessible education, training, and development in both primary and secondary agriculture, in conjunction with other stakeholders in agriculture.
The scope of AgriSETA covers the agricultural sector from input services of the farm, activities on the farm, and the first-level processing activities from the farm. In terms of the Skills Development Act, AgriSETA is responsible for the skills development of the agricultural workforce, employed and unemployed.
AgriSETA facilitates the implementation of learning through learnerships, skills programmes, adult education and training, and tertiary studies or in-service training by allocating grants and bursaries. It also supports apprentices, interns, and mentorships. To ensure the quality provision of education and training, AgriSETA is also responsible for accrediting sector-specific training providers and for monitoring the standard of training presented.
