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The Construction Education and Training Authority is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities ( SETA ).
The SETAs operate in the different sectors of the economy – in this instance , the construction and related industries . In line with the provisions of the Skills Development Act , our core mandate as CETA is to :
1 . provide skills development services to the construction sector , 2 . implement the objectives of the National Skills Development Plan 2030 ( NSDP 2030 ), 3 . ensure that people obtain the critical or scarce skills that are needed and 4 . to build the capacity of the construction sector to become economically sustainable and globally competitive . In essence , that ’ s our value proposition statement and a reputation promise to all our stakeholders .
We achieve these through the disbursement of discretionary and mandatory grants to the sector , embarking on research initiatives , accrediting training providers and employers , developing occupationally directed qualifications and offering bursary opportunities , in addition to creating access to skills development for rural and township-based communities in line with the NDP 2030 . Skills are at the core of the NDP 2030 , with the National Human Resource Development Strategy .
These policy directives are clear ; only what CETA needs to do is to strengthen the implementation side . We have recently updated our strategic planning documents to reflect the refined vision and values of the organisation .
As a CETA we continue to ensure that our Sector Skills Plan ( SSP ) is revised at least annually . Our annual performance plan and strategic plans have also been significantly overhauled to reflect the current dynamics in the industry and internal at CETA .
Vision “ To be a pillar for skills development and nation-building .” Mission “ To position skills as a foundation for economic development and empowerment .” Values Agile | Results-oriented | Integrity | Respect | Professionalism
The CETA is currently making plans to meet with stakeholders in the next few months , as we look forward to solidifying relationships that will make an impact and contribute to the skills revolution . Our dream is to turn each construction site into a learning site . PA
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