Basic Guide to Learnership Requirements

Learnerships must have properly prepared learning material. It must also include practical work.

Skills Development Act

Aims to develop and improve the skills of the South African workforce.

A Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) may only start a learnership if that learnership –

has properly prepared learning material;
includes practical work experience;
will lead to a qualification registered with the South African Qualifications Association (SAQA); and
is registered with the Department of Labour.

Based on Legislation in Section 16, of the Skills Development Act

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