CORPORATE TRAINING

UNIT STANDARDS BASED

Key Aspects of Unit Standards-Based Training

  • Accreditation: Programs must be registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and aligned with ETQA bodies.

  • Structure: Training includes formal recognition for conducting, managing, or receiving training.

  • Assessment: Training requires a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) to prove competence, often featuring knowledge tests.

  • Quality Assurance: Trainers must be registered assessors with relevant SETAs (e.g., Services SETA, MICT SETA).

     

Commonly Used Corporate Training Unit Standards

  • Training & Development:

    • 117870: Conduct targeted training and development (group training/facilitation).

    • 117877: Perform one-to-one training on the job.

    • 123401: Design learning programmes.

    • 123393: Provide administrative support for courses.

  • Leadership & Management:

    • 242824: Apply leadership techniques in a work context.

    • 13912: Manage team performance.

    • 13941: Manage budget of a business unit.

    • 242819: Motivate a team.

  • Business Operations & Technical:

    • 118005: Quality management in a business unit.

    • 12153: Communicate in business English.

    • 115359: Handle errors in a computer programming environment.

    • 14561: Implement roadside safety procedures. 

SKILLS UPGRADE PROGRAMME

Key Areas of Focus

  • Executive Leadership Training: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills for senior roles.

  • Manager Training & Development: Communication, performance management, and conflict resolution for effective team leadership.

  • Technical/Job-Specific Skills: Industry-specific training (e.g., IT, finance, engineering), including digital transformation, data protection, and machinery operation.

  • Soft Skills Training: Critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and emotional intelligence.

  • Compliance Training: Ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and organizational policies.

  • Life Skills Programme: Personal development, responsibility, and financial management for workplace readiness. 

Commonly Offered Programmes & Topics

  • Innovation in Project Management: Managing unique challenges and fostering creative solutions.

  • Change Management: Empowering staff to navigate digital transformation.

  • Professional Communication: Enhancing interaction across different business settings.

  • Digital Training: E-learning modules covering remote work, diversity management, and accounting for non-accountants.

  • Specialised Training: POPIA compliance, Six Sigma, and technical skills.

  • Accredited Learnerships (NQF): Business administration, end-user computing, and specific industry qualifications. 

Training Delivery Methods

  • In-person workshops: Tailored for specific organizational needs.

  • Online and E-learning: Accessible modules for self-paced learning.

  • Hybrid/Blended Learning: Combining face-to-face and digital approaches.

  • On-the-job training: Mentorship and practical experience.

  • Gamification: Using interactive, game-based learning for engagement. 

Benefits to Organizations

  • Increased Productivity: Higher efficiency and fewer errors.

  • Improved Retention: Employees stay longer when invested in, reducing turnover costs.

  • Future-Proofing: Keeping the workforce competitive amid technological shifts.

  • B-BBEE Compliance: Earning points through Skills Development expenditure in South Africa.

  • Talent Development: Building a robust leadership pipeline.