RPL journey-W&RSETA RPL Pilot Study

Presenter: Inger MarrianPresenter: Inger Marrian

P t ti St tPresentation Structure1. RPL Conference- 20102. RPL Pilot project - 2011p j3. RPL Grants – 2013

RPL C f 2010RPL Conference- 2010Outcomes of the conference• Employers view RPL as an onerous process, very labour intensive without having

any real return on investmentany real return on investment

• Labour view RPL as an opportunity for members to be recognised for their work experience and supports mass implementation

• The developed RPL toolkit has been fully embraced and customised and although• The developed RPL toolkit has been fully embraced and customised and although customised needed updating.

• There is a dire need for a structured model for successful RPL implementation to be achievedbe achieved

• Need for a pilot project

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011What was supposed to have happened• The project aim : pilot RPL in the three major provinces Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal

and Western Capeand Western Cape

• The objectives of the project were to: • Develop a model for RPL implementation for the W&R sector

• Develop a funding model for the implementation of RPL in the sector

• Develop best practice guidelines for RPL

• Update the W&RSETA RPL toolkit• Update the W&RSETA RPL toolkit

• Capacitate Unions

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• Actual project implementation:• Project was implemented in two provinces ( KZN and Gauteng)• KZN rural focus and for skills programme• KZN – rural focus and for skills programme• Area- Mtubatuba and Empangeni• Employer- the Power Spar Group• Training provider- Edutel Wholesale and Retail Academy ( Pty) was

the lead provider and was assisted by Ubuhle HR• Programme –Cashier / Till Operator ( OFO: 631102)g p ( )• Learners: 15 employed Learners

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• project implementation: KZN• Job profiles and performance areas matched with specific outcomes and

assessment criteriaassessment criteria• Assessment instruments were developed to address gaps and sent for approval to

W&RSETA• Learner selection and Identification was done by management and Ubuhle• A motivational letter was required • An induction was done with the Super Spar HR department, the store

managers and learnersg• Programme ran from September 2011- April 2012.• Managers and Supervisors served as workplace coaches• Assessment- training – assessmentAssessment training assessment• Direct Observations and POE building

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• KZN :Successes• All 15 Learners successfully completed external moderation was done andAll 15 Learners successfully completed external moderation was done and

the assessment decision was upheld. • All 15 Learners received skills programmes certificates for the Cashier

occupation and obtained credits towards the Wholesale and Retailoccupation and obtained credits towards the Wholesale and Retail Operations NQF 2 qualification

Challenges• RPL exercise was very costly cost more than the normal skills programme grant• RPL exercise was very costly, cost more than the normal skills programme grant• Distances and to be travelled• Learner preparedness for the assessment

All l d d t b t k th h l f ilit ti• All learners needed to be taken through classroom facilitation• Communication barriers • Candidate screening

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• KZN :• Recommendations• Better planning for assessments to minimise travel costsBetter planning for assessments to minimise travel costs• Plan for costs for interpreters in Rural areas

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• Actual project implementation:• GP – urban focus and for a full qualification ( learnership)

A W d d G i d S b V ll• Area- Woodmead, Germiston and Strubens Valley• Employer- Makro• Training provider- Edutel Wholesale and Retail Academy ( Pty) g p y ( y)• Programme – National Certificate : Wholesale and Retail Operations

63409• Learners: 15 employed Learners

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• project implementation: GP• Learner selection was based on the Makro policy where opportunities are

advertised and staff needed to applyadvertised and staff needed to apply• Candidates had to complete an RPL application form and write a

motivation • Candidates were subjected to a pre- assessment to determine there• Candidates were subjected to a pre- assessment to determine there

readiness for the RPL• Most candidates held a matric certificate but the Math Fundamental was

identified as a gapidentified as a gap• Orientation of learners on the Math Fundamentals was done• Facilitation, assessment and moderation was done on the fundamental

M th USMaths US

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• project implementation: GP• Job profiles were linked to the assessment criteria• Meeting was held with the managers to confirm the learners competencies andMeeting was held with the managers to confirm the learners competencies and

skills gaps and then with learners• Evidence gathers were capacitated to assist learners with the evidence gathering

processprocess• Roll out plan for the core and elective Unit standards was developed and

implemented• Assessment instruments were updated and submitted for approval• Assessment instruments were updated and submitted for approval • On the job observations were primary ( Australian model)• Learners attended training for those unit standards for which they did not qualify

f RPLfor RPL• Achievements were uploaded on the SETA MIS

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011• GP :Successes• External moderation and certification took placeExternal moderation and certification took place• Feedback was obtained from learners and employers through a questionnaire

administered by the provider • All 13 Learners successfully completed external moderation was done and the• All 13 Learners successfully completed external moderation was done and the

assessment decision was upheld. • Learners received skills programmes certificates of competence for the

qualification Wholesale and Retail Operations NQF 2qualification Wholesale and Retail Operations NQF 2• Learners were positive about their work and more familiar with the company POS• Store managers found the process undisruptive

L “h ”• Learners were “happy”

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011

Challenges• Evidence gatherers found the SAQA language challengingEvidence gatherers found the SAQA language challenging• Trading peak period form October – January resulted in delays no training or

assessment could be done• One learner found the pace too fast• One learner found the pace too fast • Evidence gatherers needed more training than anticipated• Managers and learners opinion on the learners competence differed• RPL toolkit was not user friendly• RPL toolkit was not user friendly

• RecommendationsB tt l i d b i t di i d• Better planning around business trading periods

• Evidence gatherers need to be trained on the US they need to assist learners on

RPL Pil t j t 2011RPL Pilot project - 2011

Overall Project Successes and Recommendations• Model for RPL implementationModel for RPL implementation• Funding model for RPL should be 75% of learnership or skills

programme grant• RPL toolkit has been updated and made more user friendly• RPL toolkit has been updated and made more user friendlyhttp://www.wrseta.org.za/downloads/etqa_downloads/etqa_new/Updated_Final_RPL_toolkit_WR_2012.docx

• Mentors and Coaches need to be trained for the sector• Need for both the Observation and POE model• Need for both the Observation and POE model• RPL toolkit includes good practice guidelines

P t i thPartners in the process

RPL Pil t j t 2013RPL Pilot project - 2013Current Project Status Discretionary grants for RPL• Learners :767Learners :767 • Employers :46• Providers : 8• Regions :EC GP L MP NW and WC• Regions :EC ,GP, L, MP, NW and WC • Programmes various qualifications and learnerships• Further Education and Training Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Generic Management • National Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision• National Certificate in Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision• National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Chainstore Operations• National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Distribution• National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Merchandising OperationsNational Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Merchandising Operations• National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Stock Control in a distribution centre• National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail: Retail Sales