The modern economic landscape has increased the importance of learnerships. One of the organizations at the forefront of skills-based training and learnerships is Advanced Assessment & Training (AAT). AAT specialize in making sure learners are able to transition seamlessly from learning to employment.
What is a Learnership?
A learnership is a system of training that integrates on-the-job experience with classroom training. Learnerships are accredited by the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) in South Africa to help train the youth, especially those from disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds, to earn on-the-job experience while gaining a qualification.
The AAT Learnership Model
Advanced Assessment and Training are recognized for learner-focused, outcomes-based training. They design their learnerships to ensure that their learners not only fulfill the requirements of a particular occupation, but are able to grow in their problem solving and personal skills for their overall development.
Some vital elements of the AAT Learnerships are as follows:
Accredited Qualifications: AAT’s programs are recognized and registered on the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which bolsters the credibility and integrity of the AAT learnerships.
A blended learning approach enhances AAT’s digital and in-person training to improve the learner’s experience in class and during practical work-based training.
Learners and participants are professionally and academically guided by facilitators and mentors who assist and bolster their self-esteem in the process to ensure they are meeting their learning goals.
Learnerships are developed with industry stakeholders to ensure the skills being trained are being developed are relevant to the current job market.
Advantages for Learners
There are several advantages for individuals who aim to anchor their careers by partaking in skills development and learnerships with AAT:
Learners receive a certificate that is issued by AAT and recognized throughout South Africa, thus completing the South Africa AAT Qualification.
Real training means learners are equipped with the necessary tools to mitigate the challenges of the job market, thus improving their employability.
Learners are eligible to receive funding from their employers or relevant SETA, thus allowing learners to receive a stipend while engaging in learning.
Upon completion of the program, learners are quickly and easily able to secure a position with their host employers or other employers in the industry for permanent employment.
Advantages for Employers
For companies, hosting an AAT Learnership is a valuable and productive way to improve their bottom line:
Employers can recover a portion of their Skills Development Levy (SDL) learnership contributions, thus receiving a return on their investment
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Points: Learnerships are vital to a company’s B-BBEE scorecard, specifically in the skills development area.
Tailored Training: Employers are able to apply training to address gaps within their business.
Areas of Specialization
AAT offers learnerships in various fields, such as:
Business Administration
Contact Centre Operations
Project Management
Generic Management
Health and Safety
Information Technology
These programs can be designed for both entry and advancement based on the employer and learner’s needs.
Building a Skilled Nation
Advanced Assessment & Training is actively helping to resolve South Africa’s youth unemployment and skills gap by investing in learnerships. Their vision of accessible, high-quality education goes beyond training to building and transforming sustainable careers.
Final Thoughts
In an era where education and experience are intertwined, Advanced Assessment & Training Learnerships offer an exceptional answer. Learnerships ensure that students and employers are equipped and connected to the industry to meet their needs.
For young adults and employees looking for guidance and career advancement, or businesses looking to develop a capable workforce, AAT Learnerships enables one to not just learn, but to lead.
