Manufacturing, engineering and related services SETA (merSETA) Induction Training: Motor CBMT Apprentices Contents What is the merSETA  Parties to the apprenticeship contract  Conditions of apprenticeship  Trade test/ Level Test requirements  Disciplinary/Appeals procedures  Transfer procedures  Wages  2 What is the merSETA merSETA, the Manufacturing, Engineering and related Services Education and Training Authority is one of the 23 SETAs established through the Skills Development Act [no. 97 of 1998]. It facilitates skills development for the following sub sectors: • Metal and engineering, • Auto manufacturing, • Motor retail and component manufacturing, • Tyre manufacturing and • Plastics industries. 3 THE APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACT EMPLOYER Provides the opportunity for On the job training Ensure quality of training MERSETA / administration issues Under the age of 18 GUARDIAN Gain training and become qualified at the end APPRENTICE 10-Jun-10 4 THE EMPLOYER Workplace approval to ensure quality on the job 1. training Provides mentorship 2. Order relevant learning guides 3. Signing off of time sheets and carries out relevant 4. modular tests Relevant on the job practical training 5. Adheres to the minimum wage regulation 6. Relevant provider training and technical studies paid 7. by employer Commits to the Apprenticeship contract 8. THE APPRENTICE 16 Years or older 1. Std 7 / Grade 9 (Auto Body Repairer & Spray Painter) Std 8/ 2. Grade 10 (Motor Mechanic & Automotive Machinist) COMPULSARY SUBJECTS English or Afrikaans a) Maths and Science b) And at least two additional subjects c) Maximum period of contract is 4 years 3. Relevant time sheets are completed and signed off 4. Study relevant modular books and complete modular tests 5. Keeps to the policies and procedures of the employer 6. Treated like a normal employee 7. THE MERSETA the Authority Ensures quality of on the job training: workplace 1. approval Registers apprenticeship contract 2. Monitors training of apprentice and guides employers 3. where necessary Quality assurer for level and trade test 4. Issues relevant level and artisan certificates through 5. DHET The authority with reference to the Apprenticeship 6. Contract THE PROVIDER: Training agreed to between employer and 1. providers is carried out Where employer can not do knowledge 2. and practical tests (Levels) 8 Contract period is 4 years 1. Complete minimum hours (course 2. layout) Company needs to send the 3. apprentice away for the training where on the job training cannot be provided. The apprentice is primarily 4. responsible for record keeping – mentor to assist. Apprentice must work under 5. supervision of an artisan who will be accountable for the work done. Company needs to pay for technical 6. studies until minimum requirements are achieved Apprentice needs to redo subjects 7. failed, in own time & own expense Level Testing Requirements Complete modular tests 1. Minimum hours and On the Job Training 2. competed NTC2 or equivalent is completed 3. Application & declaration forms completed 4. and returned to Merseta for processing CAN NOT GO OVER LEVEL MAXIMUM TIME