1. WHOLESALE & RETAIL SETA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT
(W&R SETA SOE)
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2. BACKGROUND WHITE PAPER FOR POST – SCHOOL EDUCATION ANDTRAINING
Main policy objectives include:-
A post – school system that can assist in building a fair, equitable, non-racial ,non-sexist and democratic South Africa;
A single, coordinated post-school education and training system;
Expanded access, improved quality and increased diversity of provision;
A stronger and more cooperative relationship between education and training institutions and the workplace;
A post-school education and training system that is responsive to the needs of individual citizens, employers in both public and private sectors, as well as the broader societal and developmental
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3. THE NEED FOR PARTNERSHIPS
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4. THE BRIDGE OF SUSTAINABLE JOB CREATION

5. AIM OF THE PROJECT
Professionalise the Wholesale and Retail Sector through the establishment of Schools of Excellence.
Facilitate Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Introduce, develop and successfully implement a new sector-focused faculty within the KZN Public FETs and DUT
Focus on improving and strengthening relationships with the Wholesale and Retail Sector and DHET member institutions
Target the rural based SMME businesses that share a common geographical footprint as the FETs and DUT
Provide much needed empowerment and Upliftment for Rural Based Communities.
Provide a platform for effective and efficient Public Private Partnerships, through the conceptualisation and establishment of a W&R School of Excellence
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6. ROLE PLAYERS
The Project is a public-private partnership between the W&RSETA, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and the following Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVETCs) in KZN:
Mthashana TVET College – Nongoma
Majuba TVET College – Newcastle
Esayidi TVET College – Port Shepstone
Thekwini TVET College – Durban
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7. KEY PARTNERS
HEIs
TVETs
SETA
Industry

8. ROLE PLAYERS CONTINUED
The following employers are participating in the project:
Boxer Superstores
Spar
Decorland
Mass discounters
Masscash
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FG Knights
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9. ROLE PLAYERS CONTINUED
An Advisory Committee (ADCOM) was established which comprises of W&RSETA Staff, employers and training providers.
This committee is expected to drive the initiative and commit to:
Providing an environment conducive for a public/private partnership
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Professionalising the wholesale and retail sector
Industry is assured of a uniform approach to delivery in all institutions, at a high level of quality, across the entire KZN geographical area
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10. + + They all provide curriculum support at all levels
MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP
Curriculum development of different NQF levels + +
W&R SETA
Industry
Subject experts
TVETs/ DUT
Subject
Specialist
They all provide curriculum support at all levels
Student & Lecturer Placement
Funding leanerships / Materials
Formal Training

11. MORE FOCUS ON COMMON ELEMENTS IN A PARTNERSHIP
The partners
The SETA
Industry
recruit
TVETs/ HEIs
To train
Funding
Recruitment
Training
Fighting Poverty / unemployment
People
Skills

12. Education And Training The World of Work
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13. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the project are as follows:
Capacitation of lecturers
Learning Material Development
Infrastructure Development
Alignment of TVET College programmes to sector and industry needs and the development of programmes to meet the needs of the sector
Facilitate learning progression from TVET College to University studies
Career guidance
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14. PROJECT OUTCOMES
The anticipated outcomes of the project are as follows:
Readily available database of qualified learners in the sector
Capacitated lecturers
Career guidance services
Placement of learners in the sector
Fully furnished Centres in the 4 TVETCs and DUT
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15. DEV OF MATERIAL IN COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRY
Three W&R qualifications are being developed currently
At NQF Level 3,4 and 5
These qualifications are developed by a team of :
Subject experts from Industry
Process led by a team from
DUT
TVET College
lecturers

16. PROGRESS CONTINUED TVET College Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements and developments are underway to ensure that the TVETCs are prepared for implementation of the programmes (including classrooms and practicum rooms).
Capacitation of Lecturers
Placement of TVETC Lecturers at various participating stakeholder sites is underway. The capacitation is meant to expose lecturers to the wholesale and retail environment and to ensure the transfer of skills from industry specialist subject matter experts to the lecturers thus preparing them for the development and delivery of wholesale and retail programmes.
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17. “ He who opens a school door closes a prison” Victor Hugo”
“ When Educating the minds of the youth we must not forget to
educate their hearts” Dalai Lama;
“The root of Education is bitter but the fruit is sweet” Aristotle
THANK YOU
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