SAPA/KZNPI Training Strategy | SAPV/KZNPI Opleiding Strategie

Summary: SAPA Training Strategy

1. Needs to be addressed

The shortage of skilled managers/supervisors
The shortage of undergraduate students (Universities, Universities of Technology, and Agricultural Colleges)
The education and training of existing employees on the different NQF levels.
The training of emerging farmers
Encouraging school pupils to consider a career in poultry

2. Strategy

That SAPA establish the framework for the training of employees in the poultry industry in conjunction with all the relevant role players.
SAPA to facilitate and co-ordinate training
Services of accredited local training service providers to be used
Collaboration with selected tertiary institutions plus financial assistance to maintain a sustainable source of skilled managers to the industry
Implementation of a bursary scheme for selected occupations
Recruitment campaign where applicable

3. perational

3.1 Control

Establishment of an advisory and monitoring body to:

Ensure that training standards are based on the needs of members and meet the requirements of the industry
Evaluate the learning material

3.2. Funding

3.3. Action plan

3.4. Proposed requirements for service providers

Training service providers should be required to:

Design, and develop learning material based on members needs
Create work practices to ensure that successful learners have opportunities that enable possible transition into jobs
Offer technologically advanced equipment, research, assessment, and moderation services
Be acknowledged by employers as reputable
Have the ability to simulate workplace scenarios
Have poultry specific background and knowledge