Theme of the conference
This event has been structured to provide you with a critical and in-depth examination of the latest RPL systems, techniques and experiences relevant to and being implemented in the South African employment, learning and qualifications market. Gain the edge on your competition by learning about RPL operational experiences and opportunities from market leaders in business, industry and the learning, assessment and qualification sectors. Learn how RPL is being successfully applied in the Construction Sector - and how you can apply RPL in your environment.
 
An overview and understanding of a functioning National RPL system
   
Increased active awareness of why RPL is crucial in South Africa.
A realisation of the benefits of RPL to people, business, institutions and the broad South African economy.
The value of RPL in meeting a social need and helping readdress past inequalities in the labour and qualifications environment.
RPL as a facilitator in realising the benefits and values of the NQF.
RPL as a facilitator in meeting the needs of qualification legislation.
Informing SETA's regarding a competent qualified workforce in their sectors.
 
Who should attend?
   
Business and enterprise
Learning providers / institutions
Assessment providers
SETA's
Quango's representing Education (GET/FET/HET Trusts in each Province)
Qualification authorities
Employers
Unions
Specific sector groups
Government departments
NGO's
National government departments
Provincial government departments
Human resource managers and practitioners
Skills facilitators
 
Overall strategy statement
    The RPL National Conference is an integral component in CETA's strategy to deliver RPL assessment services within its broad constituency and client market. CETA sees the National Conference as a key driver in its vision to provide a cost-effective, efficient, transparent and assessable RPL model for its clients. In tandem with the National Conference, planning will be initiated for a RPL International Conference in South Africa in 2002.
 
Private sector involvement
    The government is increasingly looking towards the private sector to identify, develop and promote the education, training and qualification of its people, as the public sector alone cannot meet the human resource development requirements. The challenge for the private sector is to consider structures that will ensure viable strategies, on skills development and qualification for the country and beneficiaries alike. RPL provides a solution to this challenge.

Research indicates that the private sector is better able to provide management and funding to supplement scarce government resources. Whether you are an executive in the Construction Industry or other industrial sectors, or a provider of assessment or learning opportunities, or involved in the broad human resource development market - attending this Conference will ensure that you are fully conversant, informed and positioned to take advantage of the opportunities in human resource development afforded by RPL.

 
Conference details
   
Venue: Gallagher Estate
Midrand
Date: 9 - 10 October 2001
   
Do not miss this opportunity to learn about RPL assessment and how to implement it in your workplace

RPL is the cost-effective way forward for the qualification of existing learning and skills in your workforce. Use this opportunity to get the edge on your competitors and to empower your workforce!