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SSETA- SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY ACCREDITATION EVALUATION REPORT PROVIDER CONTACT DETAILS: Registered Name of Provider: NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE Trading Name of Provider: NEED A TOOL Satellite campuses if any: NONE Contact person: VIC MENHARD Tel: 031 – 705 1470 Fax: 031 – 705 1252 Cell: 076 5211 578 E-mail: [email protected] Physical Address: 32 NIPPER ROAD NEW GERMANY KWA-ZULU NATAL 3620 Postal Address: P.O BOX 1070 PINETOWN 3600 Company registration number: 1986 / 012916 / 23 Date of Remedial Report: 30 July 2015 Provider Accreditation Number: 9943

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SSETA- SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY

ACCREDITATION EVALUATION REPORT

PROVIDER CONTACT DETAILS:

Registered Name of Provider: NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE Trading Name of Provider: NEED A TOOL Satellite campuses if any: NONE Contact person: VIC MENHARD Tel: 031 – 705 1470 Fax: 031 – 705 1252 Cell: 076 5211 578 E-mail: [email protected] Physical Address: 32 NIPPER ROAD NEW GERMANY KWA-ZULU NATAL 3620 Postal Address: P.O BOX 1070 PINETOWN 3600 Company registration number: 1986 / 012916 / 23

Date of Remedial Report: 30 July 2015

Provider Accreditation Number: 9943

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Introduction This is a report of an institutional and learning programme evaluation of NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE undertaken by the SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority. The principal purpose of this evaluation report is to provide feedback on the extent to which NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE is effectively providing quality education and training to learners within the context of the National Qualifications Framework and against the SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority accreditation criteria.

1. Method & Evaluation process followed:

The accreditation process has 3 phases: Step 1: Application form by Provider

The provider completed the Online Application for Accreditation form as part of the accreditation process. The application form served as a guide for SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority appointed evaluators as to what exists at the provider’s site at the time of its application for accreditation.

Step 2: Desktop and Site Visit Evaluators appointed by SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority conducted the evaluation through the Site Visit, which took place at the provider’s site, as per SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority criteria.

Step 3: Outcome of the evaluation The outcome of evaluation of the application for accreditation is communicated to the provider only once the evaluator’s recommendations have been verified and ratified by SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority Accreditations division.

Glossary of abbreviations used in this report: SAQA- South African Qualifications Authority QCTO- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority SETA- Sector Education Training Authority PA- Programme approval NYR- Not yet recommended MoU- Memorandum of Understanding US- Unit Standard SO- Specific outcome AC – Assessment criteria CCFO’s- Critical cross-field outcomes EEK’s- Essential embedded knowledge

RPL- Recognition of Prior Learning

2. Type of Submission:

First time evaluation:

10 NOVEMBER 2014

Remedial Evaluation:

18 JUNE 2015

Extension of Scope Evaluation:

MOU: Programme Approval

Monitoring Site Visit Remedial Evaluation

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3. Outcome of Evaluation: Accreditation status awarded

Provisional Accreditation

Full Accreditation

Accreditation/Programme Approval Not Yet Recommended

Programme Approval Awarded (MOU Providers)

18 June 2015

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This serves as a confirmation that NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE has been evaluated and based on the recommendations of the SSETA- SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING

AUTHORITY evaluator, has been awarded PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION status as a provider for the delivery of the following learning programmes:

NAME OF LEARNING PROGRAMME/SKILLS

PROGRAMME

AWARDED ACCREDITATION

STATUS

NQF LEVEL

NUMBER OF CREDITS

UNIT STANDARDS / QUALIFICATION ALIGNED TO LEARNING PROGRAMME QUALIFICATION TO HICH THE LEARNING

PROGRAM AND UNIT STANDARDS ARE LINKED / CONTEXTUALISED UNIT

STANDARDS I.D UNIT STANDARDS

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform

(MEWP) NYR Level 2 10 243272

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform

(MEWP)

Qualification ID: 36233

Qualification Title: National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services

NQF Level: 2 Credits: 120

Registration start date: 2012-07-01 Registration end date: 2015-06-30

Last date of enrolment: 2016 -06-30 Last date of achievement: 2019-06-30

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Staff Details:

List of Facilitators Learning Programmes Delivered by Facilitator

Qualifications and Experience

There is no Facilitator in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed.

Victor Menhard I.D - 4505165096086

UNIT STANDARD I.D – 243272

QUALIFICATIONS: There is no proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place. Qualifications include:

Health and Safety Officer

MEWP Operator

EXPERIENCE: There is no proof of a CV in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place. Experience includes the following:

Health and Safety Officer – 6 years

Machine Operator and Demonstrator – 3 years

Tractor Operator and Demonstrator – 2 years

Mewp Operator – 1 year

SLA: There is no proof of Service Level Agreement between the Facilitator and Provider in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a signed SLA in place.

List Constituent Assessors Unit Standards/ Qualifications the Assessor is assessing

Qualifications and Experience

Keith Allan Freel I.D - 7102065068089

UNIT STANDARD I.D – 243272

QUALIFICATIONS: There is no proof of CV and Qualifications in place. The I.D copy is not certified.

U.S 243272 – Operate a mobile elevating work platform

U.S 243273 – Manage and control the safety and operations of mobile elevating work platforms

U.S 243276 – Manage the transportation of mobile elevated work platforms

U.S 115753 – Conduct outcomes-based assessment

EXPERIENCE

Subject matter expert of MEWP’s – 2 Years

Member of C.E.P – 3 Years

Executive member of I.W.H previously SAEMA – 4 Years

SLA: There is an SLA in place but does not clearly show the responsibilities and duties of the Assessor. Remedial Comment 18/06/2015: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a signed SLA in place.

SCOPE: There is evidence of Constituent Assessor registration with the number 7102065068089 covering the unit standard that is in place until 01/01/2015

Area of Remediation: This area of remediation has been addressed. Keith Allan Freel will no longer be used as an Assessor. He will now be the Moderator for 243272. Details of the new Assessor are as follows:

Victor Menhard I.D - 4505165096086

UNIT STANDARD I.D – 243272

QUALIFICATIONS: There is proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place.

Health and Safety Officer

MEWP Operator

EXPERIENCE

Health and Safety Officer – 6 years

Machine Operator and Demonstrator – 3 years

Tractor Operator and Demonstrator – 2 years

SLA: There is proof of an SLA in place.

SCOPE: There is evidence of Constituent Assessor registration with the number 4505165096086 covering the unit standard that is in place until 31/03/2015

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List Constituent Moderators Unit Standards/ Qualifications the Moderator is moderating

Qualifications and Experience

Joseph Leslie Lowery I.D – 4502155061188

UNIT STANDARD I.D - 243272

QUALIFICATIONS: There is no proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of CV, ID, and Qualifications in place.

U.S 243272 – Operate a mobile elevating work platform

U.S 243276 – Manage the transportation of mobile elevated work platforms

U.S 117877 Perform one-to-one training on the job

U.S 115753 Conduct outcomes-based assessment

U.S 115759 Moderate outcomes-based assessments

EXPERIENCE

Qualified Electrical Engineer – 44 Years

Conducted training to Artisans on mining equipment – 8 Years

Conducted QMS training & implementation ISO 9002 – 4 Years

Part-time Lecturer – 2 Years

Work at height industry – 3 Years

SLA: There is an SLA in place but does not clearly show the responsibilities and duties of the Assessor. Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a signed SLA in place.

SCOPE: There is evidence of Constituent Moderator registration with the number 4502155061188 covering the unit standard that is in place until 01/01/2015.

Remedial Comment 18/06/2015: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Provider has also submitted another Moderator registration with the details below:

Keith Allan Freel I.D - 7102065068089

UNIT STANDARD I.D - 243272

QUALIFICATIONS: There is proof of a CV, Qualifications and certified I.D copy in place.

U.S 243272 – Operate a mobile elevating work platform

U.S 243273 – Manage and control the safety and operations of mobile elevating work platforms

U.S 243276 – Manage the transportation of mobile elevated work platforms

U.S 115753 – Conduct outcomes-based assessment

EXPERIENCE

Subject matter expert of MEWP’s – 2 Years

Member of C.E.P – 3 Years

Executive member of I.W.H previously SAEMA – 4 Years

SLA: There is an SLA in place

SCOPE: There is evidence of Constituent Assessor registration with the number 7102065068089 covering the unit standard that is in place until 01/01/2015

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8 Core criteria

Criteria

Comments

1. Policy statement: The organization’s aims, objectives and purposes are spelt out

Primary Focus SETA: Services SETA – NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE (NEEDHAM) is a new applicant. Company Registration Documents: The CIPC documents with registration number 1986/012916/23 were made available by the Provider. Public Liability Insurance: There is no proof of this insurance cover in place. NEEDHAM will offer trainings at their premises and thus need to provide proof of a Public Liability Insurance cover. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of Public Liability Insurance from Smythe Insurance Brokers in place. Tax Clearance Certificate: No proof of a Tax Clearance Certificate has been provided. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of TCC in place with the income tax 9206032204 expiring 2015/07/17. Accountants Letter: There is no proof of an Accountant / Auditor for the Provider in place. NEEDHAM should provide a letter from the Accountant that clearly states that they offer financial professional services for the Provider. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a letter from the Accountant, RSM Betty and Dickson Chartered Accountants in place. Financial Statements: There are no Financial Statements in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is no Financial Statements in place as the no trade has taken place yet. Bank Confirmation Letter: There is no proof of a letter from the Provider’s bank. NEEDHAM should provide a letter from the Bank that clearly states that their account is handled by them. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a bank letter from FNB in place. Lease Agreement: No proof of Lease Agreement is in place as the Provider will deliver trainings at their premises. Proof of a Title Deed however still needs to be submitted. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a Lease Agreement in place. There is no Business Plan in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is a Business Plan in place Organogram: The Provider has a clear Organogram that includes the Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators.

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2. QMS: Outline procedures that implement

quality management

The Skills Development Provider has a QMS in place that covers the following policies and procedures:

Quality Assurance Policy

Internal Audit Policy

Marketing Policy

Management System Review Policy / Monitoring and Review

Financial Management Policy

Health and Safety Management Policy

Reporting Policy

Learning Programme Development, Delivery and Evaluation Policy / Course Delivery

The following policies and procedures are however not included:

Strategic Management Policy

Resource Management Policy

Document and Record Management Policy

Risk Management Policy

Selection, Appraisal, Development and Promotion Policy

Performance Management Policy and Procedure

Administration and Communication Policy – is not satisfactory

Admission Policy

Facilitation Policy

Learning Entry, Disciplinary Policy

Assessment Management Policy

Moderation Policy

Recognition of Prior Learning

Appeals and Disputes Policy

Certification Policy

Credit Transfer Policy

Worksite Management Policy

Registration and Accreditation Policy

Language Policy

HIV /AIDS Policy Remedial Comment 18/06/15 This area of remediation has not been fully addressed. The following policies are in place:

Strategic Management Policy

Special Needs Policy

Administration and Communication Policy

Admission Policy

Induction Policy

Learner Guidance and Support Policy

HIV / AIDS Policy

Language Policy

Risk Management Policy

Selection, Appraisal, Development and Promotion Policy

Assessment Management Policy

Facilitation Policy

Certification Policy

Worksite Management Policy (Site Training Venues Policy)

Registration and Accreditation Policy

Credit Transfer Policy

Complaints Policy

Appeals Policy and Procedure

Recognition of Prior Learning

Re-Assessment Policy

Worksite Management Policy

Registration and Accreditation Policy

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3. Review mechanisms: Outline the ways in which the implementation of policies would be monitored

The Provider has a Review Management Policy and Procedure in place. There are mechanisms for ensuring that the evaluation and amendment of policies and procedures are implemented, maintained and recorded. Management Reviews will takes place yearly and entail:

the monitoring and implementation of Policies and Procedures

reviewing the results of scheduled QMS audits

follow-ups and assisting in corrective actions

preparing reports for management The Review Committee will include the Director and Senior Managers. The recording of reviews conducted will be in the form of taking minutes of the meeting that will show the following:

Date

Time

Venue

Persons Present

Apologies

Minutes

Action by

Date due and

Attachments

4. Programme delivery: Outline how learning programmes would be developed, delivered and evaluated

Only one Unit Standard, US - I.D 243272, (Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)) will be offered by the Provider. This is linked to Qualification 36233 (National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services).

Qualification ID: 36233 Qualification Title: National Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning

Services NQF Level: 2 Credits: 120

Registration start date: 2012-07-01 Registration end date: 2015-06-30

Last date of enrolment: 2016 -06-30 Last date of achievement: 2019-06-30

Programme delivery: The learning programme will be scheduled and managed by the training provider according to the set QMS. Various training methods will be used including lecturing, case studies, on-site monitoring, and facilitation. Material Developed / Permission to use material: NEEDHAM has not developed their own material. They have bought it externally and have entered into a Service Level Agreement with a Supplier (MEWP Training) that will review the material from time-to-time.

4.1 Curriculum Design

The Provider has a Curriculum Design in place and includes the following information:

Learner Entry Requirements are clearly defined.

The Target Group is also well outlined.

The Programme Strategy is in place and will be scheduled and managed by the training provider according to the set QMS.

The Assessment Strategy is in place.

The Moderation Strategy is clearly outlined.

The Assessment Alignment Strategy is in place.

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4.2 Alignment Matrix

NEEDHAM has aligned the learning programme to the qualification and its relevant components including the Exit level Outcomes, Specific Outcomes, Criteria, Range Statements, Critical Cross Field Outcomes, amongst others. This is clearly reflected in the Alignment Matrix. The Provider thus has an Alignment Matrix in place that includes the following information:

Section Outcomes / Learning Unit Outcomes / Module Outcomes

There is a link between the Specific Outcome and the Assessment Criteria

The outcomes are clearly covered in the learner material

Indicate how the content is facilitated and indicate the activities and page numbers of activities

Assessment – Indicate formative assessments and page numbers, indicate summative assessments – where they are to be found, in which sections and including page numbers

4.3 Notion Hour Compliance Matrix The Provider does not have a Notional Hour Matrix in place. The one submitted on page 5 of the Assessment Guide is not of U.S 243272 (Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Provider has a Notional Hour Matrix in place that includes:

19 hours that are required for classroom session

81 hours are required for work practical experience

Therefore, a total of 100 hours is required to be complete the Unit Standard

These hours also cover 10 unit standard credits

4.4 Facilitator Guide

The Provider has a Facilitator Guide in place and includes the following information for facilitators:

Programme overview

Introduction – who the programme is for

Programme entry requirements

Programme delivery structure that shows the notional hours clearly

Programme outcomes

Programme alignment to the unit standards / exit level outcomes

How Assessment is to be conducted

Learning pathway

Facilitator role and responsibilities

Administrative information to be completed

Assessment (formative and summative)

Appeals and Disputes

Facilitator guidelines and delivery structure that shows clearly the content to be covered and time frames, resources required, etc.

Facilitator report

Attendance register

Unit Standards to be included

4.5 Learner Guide

The Provider has a Learner Guide in place that indicates the following:

A learning programme that is appropriate to the target audience

Clearly documented learning activities

The learning outcomes to be achieved by the learner are clearly defined and documented

Formative and Summative assessments are clearly defined

Integration between the learning programme, Unit Standards and the assessment is in place.

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4.6 Assessment Guide

The Provider has an Assessment Guide in place for Assessors and indicates the following:

Planning of Assessment

Preparation of the learner before assessment

Procedures followed during assessment

Feedback to the learner and third parties after the assessment

Model answers to the assessments

Recording and Administration of assessment results

Evaluation and review of the assessment process

Formative and summative assessment activities are clearly delineated.

4.8 Leaner Portfolio of Evidence

The Provider has a Learner Portfolio of Evidence in place and indicates the following:

Background information and details that include how the PoE will be assessed, how to prepare your PoE, appeals procedure, PoE requirements and assessment requirements

Learner Biographical Information Form

Learner preparation and assessment preparation declarations, declaration of authenticity and assessor declaration

Assessment Plan

Evidence to be provided i.e. summative assessment tasks – including Workplace Application

Learner review of the assessment process

Learner reassessment plan

Learner assessment appeal form

Provision for learner, assessor and moderator signatures and dates after each summative assessment task/activity

4.9 Moderator Guide

The Provider does not have a Moderator Guide in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Purpose of the moderator guide:

Characteristics of the moderator

Functions of the moderator

Roles and responsibilities of the internal moderator

The moderation process

Documentation to be completed by the moderator i.e. templates for the moderator to use

5. Staff policies: Outline policies and procedures for staff selection, appraisal and development

The Provider has a suitable Human Resource Policies and Procedures in place and indicate the following:

Recruitment and Selection

Induction Policy

Grievance Procedures

Disciplinary Procedures

Staff Equity Policy

6. Learner policies: Policies and procedures for the selection of learners are outlined, and learners

are given guidance and support

The Provider has in place a design, development, delivery and evaluation policy and procedure.

• The learning programmes integrate theoretical and practical learning components and assessment thereof.

• The learning programmes are aligned to registered unit standards • The learning programmes are in line with the targeted group.

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6.1 Learning Programme Delivery and Evaluation

The Provider has in place a design, development, delivery and evaluation policy and procedure. Language policy: The Provider’s language policy states that they will present their trainings in English. NEEDHAM recognises the need to develop citizens who can participate effectively in a multi lingual society. Learning programme delivery method(s): The Provider uses the following delivery method(s):

Class learning that includes face-to-face delivery and

Practical Training Learning programme evaluation and updates: The Provider evaluates learning programmes and the learning programmes are regularly updated to meet the learner needs and/or demands. Evaluations are conducted as follows:

Feedback from learners are obtained and processed.

Feedback from facilitators, assessors and moderators are obtained and processed.

6.2 Off-site Practical and Work-site Management

The Provider does not have an off-site practical and work-site management policy and procedure in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Assessor will ensure that :

The venue / vehicle is safe

Accessible

All resources are available

Sufficient lighting

Sufficient ventilation

Controlled temperature

Relaxed atmosphere with minimum noise

6.3 Management of Learner Records

Management of learner records The Provider has in place a procedure for capturing and maintaining learner records that is found in the Administration Management Policy. It is in accordance to the SAQA NLRD specifications and contains the following information:

• Capturing, maintaining, and updating of learner information • What information is on the Learner records • How and how often are assessment results recorded • The assessment results are signed off by relevant parties i.e.

Assessors, Moderators, and Learner, etc. • Confidentiality of learner information • The reporting of Learner Achievement to Services Seta.

6.4 Training Committee

A training Committee for NEEDHAM has been established and includes Senior Directors and Managers.

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6.5 Learner Guidance, Support, Confidentiality and Feedback

The Provider does not have a learner guidance, support, confidentiality and feedback policy and procedure that are clearly in place. Policies should be clearly defined and developed outside the Learning Material. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is a Learner Guidance, Support, Confidentiality and Feedback Policy in place. Language policy: The Provider offers training in English. Other languages will be accommodated with the aid of translators. Provision for special needs i.e. Disabled learners / HIV learners: The Provider does not have a Special Needs Policy and HIV / Aids Policy in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is a Special Needs and HIV / AIDS Policy in place. Learner complaints policy and procedure: These policies are not in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is a Learner Complaints Policy and Procedure in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Learner Complaints Policy and Procedures is in place. Learner confidentiality: The Provider ensures learner confidentiality through

security control of results and achievements. The Provider ensures learner

confidentiality through password protected computers. Only the Administrator and

Managing Members have access to Learner information and data.

There is an Appeals and Disputes policy and procedure in place for the learners found in the Assessment Guide. There is no Complaints policy and procedure for Learners available. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Complaint Policy and Procedure is in place.

7. Assessment policies: Outline policies and procedures for forms of assessments that are used and how they are managed 7.1 Assessment Policy

The Provider does not have an Assessment policy in place. Policies should be clearly defined and developed outside the Learning Material. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Provider has an Assessment policy in place and includes:

Purpose of Assessment

Learning and Assessment Principles

Integrated Assessment

Recognition of Achievements

Access, Progression, Portability, Articulation

Recognition of Prior Learning

Legitimacy and Credibility

Flexibility

Guidance of Learners Assessment methods include: the rolling out of theory material, practical, self-assessment and PoEs. A clear delineation is made between Formative and Summative Assessments. Assessment guidelines and tools are available for the outcomes trained by the Provider and are updated.

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7.2 Moderation Policy

The Provider does not have a Moderation policy and procedure in place. Policies should be clearly defined and developed outside the Learning Material. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. The Provider has a Moderation policy and procedure in place that include the following methods:

Revising examples of Assessments and benchmarking materials against established criteria

Doing statistical moderation

Common Assessment activities and Guides

Having external Moderators undertake site visits

Having external Moderators conduct panel meetings

Interviews

8. Management system and policies: Indicate the financial, administrative and physical structures and resources of the organization, as well as procedures of accountability within the organization 8.1 Financial Management

The provider has in place a Financial Management Policy and Procedure in place. There are proper financial resources, management and budgetary processes in place to sustain and conclude all contractual obligations in terms of the training provision throughout the accreditation period.

Business Plan: There is no Business Plan in place. Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is a Business Plan in place Financial Documents: No evidence in this regard was submitted. Documents to be submitted include:

• Confirmation from the Bank • Confirmation of appointing of an Accountant • Financial Statements

Remedial Comment 18/06/15: This area of remediation has been addressed. There is proof of a bank letter from FNB in place There is proof of a letter from the Accountant, RSM Betty and Dickson Chartered Accountants in place. There is no Financial Statements in place as the no trade has taken place yet.

8.2 Administrative Resources Procedures

The Provider has an Administrative / Resources Policy and Procedure in place. There are policies and procedures for the accurate capturing, maintenance and regular updating of learner information and assessment results and moderation results. Database the Provider uses for the capturing of learner information: Excel Spreadsheet

General Comments:

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Areas addressed in Remediation:

First time evaluation Report:

10 November 2014

Remedial Evaluation Report:

18 June 2015

Extension of Scope Evaluation Report:

MOU: Programme Approval Report

Monitoring Site Visit Remedial Evaluation Report

Short-term requirement:

Description of Remediation Comment (Evaluator)

Long term requirement/recommendation

Description of Remediation Comment (Evaluator)

Areas still to be remediated: Short-term requirement:

Description / or Quality Indicator Comment (Evaluator)

Long term requirement/recommendation

Description / or Quality Indicator Comment (Evaluator)

History of Provider Accreditation:

Learning Programme against accreditation Accreditation Status

US NQF Credit US Expiry Date

This is a New Applicant.

Name of Evaluator: Kwakhanya Mjiwu Manager: Nozipho Zondo Date of Remedial: 18 June 2015 Date: 20 July 2015

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4. Conclusion

a. NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE has been awarded Provisional Accreditation status valid until 30 March 2016

b. You would be required to comply with the reporting procedures of SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority.

c. A Monitoring Site Visit will be conducted at least once during your period of accreditation, and you will be contacted prior to the visit.

Name of SSETA Staff member: Palesa Cele Position: Accreditation E-mail Address:[email protected]

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Date: 18 June 2015 DEAR: NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE T/A NEED A TOOL Services SETA Accreditation No: 9943

Accreditation of Provider – NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE T/A NEED A TOOL

This serves as confirmation that NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE T/A NEED A TOOL accreditation no. 9943 has been awarded Provisional Accreditation valid until 30 March 2016, as a Provider of Education and Training for the delivery of the following learning programmes:

Name of Learning programme/Skills programme

NQF level Number of Credits

Expiry Date Unit Standards / Qualification aligned to Learning programme

Qualification to which the learning program and unit standards are linked / contextualized

US US Title

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

Provisional Accreditation

Level 2 2015-06-30

243272

Operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

Qualification ID: 36233 Qualification Title: National

Certificate: Specialist Hygiene and Cleaning Services

NQF Level: 2 Credits: 120

Registration start date: 2012-07-01 Registration end date: 2015-06-30

Last date of enrolment: 2016 -06-30 Last date of achievement: 2019-06-

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A comprehensive report in terms of the evaluation of your application for accreditation will be sent to you. Where there are any recommendations and requirements stipulated please ensure that you provide the SSETA- Services Sector Education Training Authority with the required information as per the stipulations. Finally the Services SETA wishes to congratulate NEEDHAM PLANT HIRE T/A NEED A TOOL on this achievement and is looking forward to a long association. Should you require any further information do not hesitate to contact the Services SETA. Yours sincerely

Nozipho Zondo

Manager: QMD

(Pre-Accreditation and Qualifications)