Skills Development Facilitator Networking Event August 2005 Diversity

Skills Development Facilitator Networking Event August 2005 Diversity in the Workplace

SDF Update m 12 th Free SDF Networking Event (November 2005) – Topic to be decided m HIV booklet (in packs and on website) m Funding Regulations Department of Labour finalised on 18 July 2005

Funding Regulations m m Proposed changes in Feb regs not applicable in final regulations of 18 July: m IIP is no longer a criteria for claming the WSP m Equity no longer linked to WSP approval 85% 54% 4% As per proposed regs, the final regs indicate: m Deadline 30 September for 2005/6, thereafter 30 June m WSP 2005/6 50%, Combined WSP 2006/7&ATR 2005/6 50% m Grant payments made quarterly (cash flow) m NO LATE SUBMISSIONS AT ALL! except new employers m 2 formats for WSP 2005/6: 50+ employees, 50 - employees m SCG 2005/6 criteria not yet available m m Fasset may provide discretionary grants to non SDL paying members, Management Board to decide way FW in August 2005 Free Skills Advisors (for all employers) from 1 April 2005. Contact call centre – only applicable to employers 50+ until 30 September 2005.

Learnerships m R 25 K PDI Grant PER LEARNER on a sliding scale NOW due ON CHANGED DATE 31 March 2006 (2005/6 financial year). An APPROVED WSP is a requirement. Submit yours now! m Fasset’s scope of accreditation has been extended to include the Further Education and Training Certificate: Debt Recovery Qualification (NLRD Number 49021) and associated unit standards.

Events & Benefits o CPE o o o Technical Skills: Fraud Prevention and Applicable Legislation (started 2 August 2005) Technical Skills: BEE Practicalities in the Business Imperative (starts October 2005) Technical: 2006 Budget and Tax Updates (starts March 2006)

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