ASSOCIATIONS
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
Demystifying the latest
ARPL process
Trades that currently need to adhere to the new process are diesel mechanics, welders, fitters, and boilermakers. (Taken at OTTC.)
T
he Artisan Training Institute (ATI) explains in the PoE must align with the checklist
the latest Artisan Recognition of Prior provided by the National Artisan Moderation
Learning (ARPL) process as prescribed Body (NAMB). The checklist can be found on
by the Department of Higher Education and
Training (DHET), to assist candidates who
wish to follow a career in artisanal trades.
Says Gerhardt van der Merwe, marketing
and sales manager at ATI: “It appears
as if confusion still exists about the new
process, so we trust this statement will help
the DHET’s website at www.dhet.org.za.
The DHET now also requires that the
following documents be added to a
candidate’s PoE before the final trade test
can be conducted:
• Candidate evaluation/interview
checklist;
clarify and fast-track the process for all • Gap closure reports;
individuals who wish to study these trades, • Phase assessments;
as well as companies who wish to send their • Documentary, audio-graphic, or
employees for artisanal training.”
Van der Merwe explains that the usual
trade test preparation is no longer sufficient
for being admitted to studying the trade of
photographic proof of assessments
done; and
• The assessor’s recommendation for
trade testing.
your choice. The DHET now stipulates that
all ARPL candidates must also compile a “As a result of all the additional requirements Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) that includes a by the DHET, this process now takes much curriculum vitae, any certified supporting longer than it used to in the past,” says documents of qualifications, details about Van der Merwe. In addition to the PoE, current and previous employment, together all traditional steps and training must with the trade-related duties performed. be completed. Despite the additional Photographic proof, where applicable and documentation that will be required in the experience evaluation, updating of not have to adhere to these steps yet, but
PoE, candidates still need to go through the the PoE, re-evaluation (if necessary), will have to do so in the very near future.
correct training processes. appeal (if necessary), and obtaining a
available, must also be included.
Candidates who are self-employed must
Things have changed for South African artisans wanting to study the trade of their choice.
(Taken at OTTC.)
recommendation to take the final trade test.
“In a bid to make this process just a little
easier for artisanal candidates, the ATI offers
provide proof of trade-related experience, This includes application, orientation, as well as affidavits that have been signed technical panel evaluation, registration, in the presence of an officer of the law, candidate evaluation/interview, to the new process are diesel mechanics, a series of trade tests to help identify gaps
from clients and a community leader that feedback and referral, gap closure (if welders, fitters, and boilermakers. Electrical, in a candidate’s skills set that require some
supports the request for ARPL. All documents necessary), phase assessments, workplace millwrights, instrumentation, and rigging do attention,” concludes Van der Merwe.
Trades that currently need to adhere
COLD LINK AFRICA • June 2018
an additional service, whereby we conduct
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
CLA
13