FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long has Triple e Training been around?
A: Triple e Training was established in August 1991
Q: Where is Triple e Training situated?
A: Triple e Training's Head Office is situated in Gauteng with regional account managers nation wide. Contact our offices for more details.
Q: Do you write a National exam after the ABET courses
A: Yes, we provide you with 2 options. Levels 1 - 4 write a National ABET examination on completion of the Programme or compile a portfolio of evidence.
Q: Is Triple e Training an accredited training provider?
A: Yes, we acquired our Provisional Accreditation from Umalusi : ABT 00004 PA.
Q: Why are ABET providers accredited by different Seta's? Surely they should all be accredited by one - Umalusi?
A: All ABET Providers need to be accredited by Umalusi. If not, it is possible that their core business is not ABET. e.g. A provider can have their core business as assessing/assessment/training of assessors, and they do ABET as well. Then they will be accredited by the ETDP Seta and not Umalusi. Strictly speaking they should not call themselves exclusively an ABET Provider - as their core business is not ABET, but something else. Many training providers do more than one type of training, but should be accredited with the Seta relevant to their core business.
Q: What is the difference between the ABET exam and the ABET Portfolio of Evidence (POE)?
A: The exam assesses the learner's competence in an exam - normally 3 hours - on a level. The learners either pass or fail. The exam cannot cover all the outcomes because of its very nature - a once-off assessment of learners.
POE assesses the learners against every outcome for that level. The learner must produce evidence against each outcome to be verified as competent. This means that if the provider/facilitator is doing the job correctly, the learner never sends a POE for verification that is not yet competent. The facilitators/provider must assist the learner to be competent against every outcome, no matter how long it takes.
Q: How long does it take to complete an ABET level?
A: At ±4 - 6 hours training per week, on average, it will take a learner ±4 - 8 months to complete an ABET level. The hours are dependent on the learner to a large extent. The more hours per week, the fewer months it takes.
Q: Where are the classes held?
A: Classes are held on-site or at places most convenient to learners and the logistical requirements of the company.
Q: When do the classes occur?
A: Whenever it suits our clients. Triple e Training has classes running from Monday to Sunday at virtually all hours. The following aspects are always brought into consideration when determining class times; shifts, transport, company policy, production, organised labour and learners.
Q: Do the learners get paid to attend the classes?
A: That depends on company policies. We don't normally get involved, but we can guide and advise companies in this regard! We provide the client with guidelines and the "Pro's & Con's" of paying learners to attend classes. We will gladly assist you in terms of guidance and motivation
Q: In which regions do you offer ABET?
A: Across South Africa and in some instances we have delivered services in Namibia, Dubai, Botswana and Mozambique. We have classes running from Cape Town, Louis Trichardt, Upington, Port Nollith, Durban, East London, Lichtenburg, Polokwane & Citrusdal to name but a few. (View our Base Map : http://www.eee.co.za/nationalbase.php )
Q: How do I apply for a learnership?
A: There are numerous routes you can follow. Visit the Department of Labour (http://www.labour.gov.za) or go to the following link; http://www.labour.gov.za/legislation/acts/how-tos/skill-development/how-to-join-a-learnership-if-you-are-a-worker
Q: Do you offer Matric or Distance Learning to the general public?
A: No, we offer Business to Business Training and not to the general public. Our core customers are industry and commercial based, we offer and deliver our training at the employer's site. We do offer training for community projects and similar initiatives, but we require a host site to provide a venue and basic infrastructure
Q: I need to improve my Business English or improve my English, can you assist?
A: No we are not a language training company. ABET is focused on Illiterate and Semi Literate individuals to lay the foundation for further Education & Training. ABET includes other Learning Areas but most companies focus on providing employees with English Communication (Literacy) and Basic Mathematics (Numeracy)
