NEWS
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WHAT ARE WE ASKING FROM COMPANIES?
Candidates will receive theoretical and practical
instruction through a public TVET college, after which
they will require a 10-month period of workplace learning
in a plumbing company to become fully competent as a
Technical Plumbing Assistant.
During this period, companies will provide
mentorship and candidates will be required to
complete a logbook to demonstrate achievement
of competence. During this 10-month period, the
candidates will receive a basic stipend to cover daily
living expenses. The stipend will be funded by one of
the project partners.
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WHAT SKILLS WILL THE IRM WORKERS IN
PLUMBING/SOLAR WATER HEATING HAVE?
The IRM programme in plumbing/solar water heating
will bridge the gap between engineering theory from
public TVET colleges and work-readiness skills, both in
terms of practical skills and work behaviours, thereby
preparing the young person to enter the workplace
ready to engage positively in on-the-job training and
development. The learning pathway is aligned to the
formal plumbing qualifications.
BENEFITS FOR COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE
PROGRAMME
The initiative, with its multiple exit pathways provides an
opportunity for employers looking to tap into a high-
potential technical skills talent pool of young people for
its entry-level employment needs, enterprise/supplier
development incubation and apprenticeship opportunities.
This programme will also be extended in the future to
existing employees who need to be upskilled.
The process candidates
follow in the programme.
Interested employers who are willing to host students
for workplace learning should contact Cecil Macheke
on [email protected]. PA
June 2019 Volume 25 I Number 4