What is the difference between Accredited and Non-Accredited Training?
We recently asked our charismatic Sales Team what topic they consider to be a common misconception in the training industry and discovered that this is quite high up on the list.
We’ve decided to unpack both Accredited and Non-Accredited Training as outlined below:
| Accredited Training | Non-Accredited Training |
| Your learning program must prove that it meets or exceeds the industry standard according to SAQA (South African Qualification Authority) requirements. | Non-formal learning (adult learning) which is structured, taught learning but does not have to meet set out requirements. |
| You can award credits to learners towards a Qualification. | Does not lead to a qualification. |
| Accreditation indicates that your training company offers high-quality training and has excellent Policy and Procedures in place due to you implementing a Quality Management System. | Training company may not train according to policies and procedures but rather according to what they believe is right. |
| Companies that use your training programmes can capture your training on their mandatory grant claim as part of the annual Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports. | Does not contribute to mandatory grant claims as part of the annual Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports. |
| Companies that use your training programmes contributes to their BEE scoring. | Does not contribute to BEE scoring. |
| Staff/unemployed learners that are awarded credits towards a National Qualification will assist in employees’ development and career enhancement. | As the training is not recognised, this may limit employees’ development and career enhancement. |
| You can issue your learners a Certificate of Competence. | You can issue your learners a Certificate of Attendance. |
| You may apply for Learnerships directly from your Seta. | You may not apply for Learnerships directly from your Seta. |
It’s becoming evident that clients want to enrol their employees with an Accredited Training Provider even if their training is not an Accredited Training. This means the learners will receive a Certificate of Attendance as they will not be completing a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and therefore no assessing, moderation or certification will take place.
Interested in becoming a Seta Accredited Training Provider so that you can be recognised? Why don’t you give Tracey / Tyrone a call on 087 150 1554?