TRIPLE E TRAINING HOLDINGS

To assist the growth and development of your company within the business community in South Africa it may be necessary for you and your employees to learn to speak and write in one or more of the 11 official languages. Communication courses can help you develop skills from basic greeting to writing and understanding the intricacies of various cultures in your community. These courses can be made specific to the language requirements in your area or outside your current location to allow for business expansion. For example, you can learn Zulu in KwaZulu Natal or Sotho in the northern parts of the country to enable your business to be successful country wide.

Custom materials development are one of the key focus areas of the Adult Basic Education and Training programme rolled out by government to address the issue of the high illiteracy rate amongst adults in South Africa. The materials have been created to provide education in all 11 official languages and with the assistance of linguists and practitioners take into account the cultural differences inherent in different population groups. The materials also take into consideration the unique requirements of learners, teachers as well as the industry sector in which the education and training is being aimed at. The ABET materials are mainly available in print although some materials are available in other mediums.

ABET stands for Adult Basic Education and Training and is aimed at providing uneducated South Africans with the skills necessary to enhance their quality of life. ABET learning begins at the grade 1 level and continues through to grade 12 with matric certification at the end of the course. The course is accelerated but is designed to meat the unique needs of each learner. The more time you spend studying the quicker you can complete the course. ABET provides a facilitator, not a teacher, who is there to assist the learner in the learning process. Added value courses that will further improve a learners’ ability to function in a working environment can also be provided.

The Adult Basic Education and Training programme teaches a learner basic reading, writing and maths skills. Basic viewing skills are also a part of the course and refer to a learners’ ability to interpret the written word as well as images and respond to them. The written word or images can come in a variety of forms of media from television to newspaper and magazines. These viewing skills are taught from the first level right through to the fourth level of the course. The skills are especially important to the testing and examination phase of the Adult Education and Training programme as questions and references need to be interpreted correctly to enable the learner to answer questions.

Sending your employees on a business course will allow them to better apply business concepts in their work. It is important for them to realise that they are a cog in the machine that is your company and that without the function that the cog provides, the machine will break down. They will also realise the importance of maintaining the machine, your business, and ensure that they function to the best of their ability. You can also play a role in this maintenance by making sure that your employees are well educated and happy in their personal lives. The success of your company depends on your employees and the benefits that they bring to your business.

The Kha Ri Gude (Let US Learn) mass literacy campaign was officially launched in February of 2008. The campaign is aimed at providing the illiterate population of South Africa with basic literacy skills on a mass basis to eliminate the enormous illiteracy problem in South Africa. Although the plan is mainly aimed at rural and previously disadvantaged population groups, the illiterate workforce is also of main concern. However, in the case of the illiterate workforce, the campaign was aimed at the employers and big business to enforce the fact that a literate and educated work force will add value to any business. It is of the greatest importance that corporate companies and big business become involved in the education of all South Africans.

You can offer your workforce the opportunity to further their education by sending them on accelerated learning course such as Adult Basic Education and Training programme. Make sure that the company you choose to facilitate the training can assess the individuals who require the training as well as the needs of your company correctly. A tailor made package can then be designed to incorporate the best time and place for the training to take place as well as which level the training should start. The more time you can set aside for your employees to learn, the quicker they will become qualified and begin performing better in the work place.

One of the most prevalent adult learning problems is that of fear of failure. People fear the unknown and for many adults it will be their first encounter with formal education. Others fear the classroom setup and humiliation that may go with it because of their previous learning experiences. Others fear failure. They have failed so many times in the past and walk into the classroom with a notion that they will once again fail and disappoint their employers, themselves and family. Triple e attacks adult learning problems at the root. We help adult workers to overcome fear by providing them with a fun, relaxed, and encouraging learning environment where they don’t have to compete against anyone, progress at their own levels, and have all the support they need to succeed.

Not everyone can learn English quickly. Certain factors should be taken into consideration when setting up programs to help people learn English. We consider that native language of the learner. Since some languages are closer to the roots of English than others, we also assess the native language of the learner. Apart from that, you also have previous exposure to English. If a learner has never been taught the basics of the language, it goes without saying the course should start at the very basics. It is also however, important to help a person learn English at an advanced level if he or she already knows the basics. This sets our programs apart since the learner starts at the skills level where he or she is comfortable and can work from there. This makes progress quick ensuring a positive learning experience.

The Triple e adult mathematics classes are well accepted and loved by course attendees because we have unique way of presenting knowledge which makes the subject understandable, fun, and applicable to the workplace. Our adult mathematics classes are presented on the level of the attendee and as such pre assessments are done to ensure that the adult mathematics classes are presented at a level that the attendee will understand and appreciate. We build upon their existing skills. We also schedule the classes around their shifts and time available. This makes it possible for more workers to attend. Keeping in mind that they don’t have as much time available as school children or students, we offer compact classes which promote fast learning and application of skills attained.