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 can in fact provide you with 2 options. Levels 1 - 4 write a National ABET examination on completion of the Programme or compile a portfolio of evidence which is assessed by constituent (SETA-registered) assessors. A General Education and Training Certificate (full NQF 1 qualification) requires an examination.
Q: Is Triple E Training an accredited training provider?
A: Yes, we acquired our Provisional Accreditation from Umalusi: ABT 00004 PA. The Umalusi Council has just completed their pilot phase of full accreditation, so we are looking forward to having our provisional accreditation made full.
Q: Why are ABET providers accredited by different SETA's? Surely they should all be accredited by one - Umalusi?
A: All Providers whose core training is ABET, need to be accredited by Umalusi. If not, it is possible that their core business is some other training. eg. A provider may train facilitators, assessors and such like, and they do ABET as well. They will be accredited by the ETDP SETA and have a memorandum of understanding with Umalusi. Strictly speaking they should not call themselves an ABET Provider exclusively. 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 of normally 3 hours at a specific level. This is summative only (once-off at the end of the learning session). The exam traditionally cannot cover all the outcomes because the fact that it is limited in duration and occurs once only. Exams are compulsory for any learner doing a full qualification.
The Portfolio Of Evidence (POE) assesses the learner against every outcome for that level and learning area. The learner must produce evidence against each outcome to be judged as competent. The facilitator should assist the learner in achieving competence against each outcomes and compiling this evidence in the form of a POE for a registered assessor to assess.
Q: How long does it take to complete an ABET level?
A: Our programmes are in the region of 120 hours per level per learning area. This is 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 at the places of work or at a venue convenient to learners.
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:- shift cycles, transport, company policy, production and learners.
Q: Do the learners get paid to attend the classes?
A: That depends on company policies. We don't normally get involved in this decision, but we can guide and advise companies in this regard in terms of motivating the learners to attend for the right reasons.
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.View our map showing training locations View Map
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 training at businesses and not to the public. We offer courses at NQF 4, but not the matric certificate. Our core customers are industry-based and for government (departmental) employees. We also offer training for community projects and similar initiatives, but we require a host site to provide a venue and basic infrastructure.
Q: There are so many providers to choose from. How do I honestly decide which one to use?
A: The most important thing to remember is that you are going to have a relationship with this provider because this is not a once-off or short course – it’s a journey. So trust, communication and support are some of the vital qualities to look for. There are some concrete things you need to look at:- accreditation, Department of Education registration, qualified agents managed by them, accurate and informative reporting and NQF-aligned relevant adult-based materials. If any doubt, check with Umalusi!
Q: I am a foreigner to South Africa and I need to improve, can you assist?
A: No, we are not a language/conversational institute. Our programmes lay the foundations for English and Maths life skills and facilitate the acquisition of all English, Maths and Life skills.
Q: We need help with accreditation – can you help!
A: We can guide you to the process and maybe even the SETA/Council. We don’t offer the service of getting you accredited though. Your accreditation will lie with the SETA that looks after your core business i.e. the course that produces your core income. Look at www.saqa.org.za for info on the SETA’s.
