1. Contractor Training and Development within the Forestry Industry
by Pamela Naidoo
Capacity Development Manager
2019/02/22

2. Contents Our Training Vision 2018 Timeline of Achievements
Priority Training Interventions
Update on Qualification Development
Contributers of Contractor Training and Development
Resolutions
Conclusion
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3. Dangerous and hazardous working environments High Risk
You already know:
Dangerous and hazardous working environments
High Risk
Accidents and Incidents
Previously a lack of competent workers
Previously unskilled workforce
Our vision has always been to create a contractor community that is transformative, caring, modern, technology driven and fit for purpose and we need your help.”
We have the power to make even better resolutions
We have the power to further change the course of our association…..
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4. 2018 Timeline of Achievements
April Mandatory Grants – by completing Work Place Skills Plans (WSPs)
April Discretionary Grants – for implementation of the Forestry Supervisor Development Programme (SDP) (Implemented and Applied for)
2018 DG allocation to SAFCA – R ,00 for Mpu SDP –Mondi contractors
1 January 2018 to date -Implemented to date 1398 training interventions with learners to the value of over R11 million for the industry on contractor worker programmes
Monthly audits on training providers and training material including monitoring of SDP Programmes
Assisted with quality assurance in various instances pertaining to training content, certification, licence tags
Manage a Learner Management System
Co-ordinated preassessments for the implementation of the SDP
Planned and implemented SDP programmes
Fast track Statement of results for SDP so that learners can graduate – co-ordinated Graduation Ceremonies for completed learners of the SDP
One stop shop as a result of Records Management for BBBEE Reports
Weekly payment of training providers
Developed and registered qualifications
Developed training material for qualifications
Conducted surveys
Represented contractors and industry at various forums
Event Managed the Forestry Training Indaba
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5. Priority Training Areas
We continue to train in these priority areas:
Chainsaw Operator training
Supervisor training
Harvester Operator
Technology Driver interventions - Modernisation and the training on new technology and equipment will continue
New Focus on the following priority areas
Driving Skills (Focus on driving on plantation as well as national roads)
Fire Fighting (very specific target training is envisaged)
Occupational certification - Implementation of the newly registered occupational qualifications
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6. How far have we come in the quest to develop Forestry Occupational Qualifications
Production Operations Supervisor
Production Operations Foreman
Small Power Tool Operator
Logging Plant Operator
Safety Officer
Silviculture Operator
Tree Feller
Fire Fighting
What is
Registered with SAQA – Next phase – Material Development
Submitted to QCTO in new format – waiting for registration
Currently under development
Completed development – re-formatted into QCTO requirements for Part Qualifications qualifications from 16 part qualifications – to be edited by SME and thereafter submitted to the FPMSETA
Registered with SAQA – and Material is being developed – Look forward to the industry meeting possibly in December
To start development in Jan 2019
Developed and reformatted according to QCTO requirements for Part Qualifications – Titles are a concern
Scoping Meeting suggested by the FPMSETA – Addendum to current SLA with LGSETA
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7. You, Me, Us
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8. Contributers Growers Forestry Associations Training Providers
Contractors
Equipment manufacturers and supplies
FP&M SETA
Training Departments
Learners
Facilitators
Assessors and Mentors
Forestry Related Industries
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9. Being Part of Best Resolutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Assessment Centers need to be identified – SAFCA want to apply to become an Assessment Centre for KZN
Application needs to be made to the FPMSETA
Pilot the Safety Qualification
Our Contractors to take an active part in qualification by being part of the remaining CEPs for Silviculture Operator and Fire Fighting qualifications
Our Contractors to play a role in the review of developed training material for occupational qualifications
Our Contractors to know that Skills Development Providers must ensure registration/accreditation with the QCTO and for the implementation of specific occupational qualifications
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10. Q&A
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11. Conclusion Thank You Baie Dankie Siyabonga Thanks and Appreciation
Contact Information
Thank You
Baie Dankie
Siyabonga
2019/02/22