We have a training program to train people specifically in Elderly care.
The programme at Huis Herfsblaar is 6 months. The learners gain practical experience in the frail care unit while the theory training is presented on our premises.
We used to complete the HCW registration documents and delivered it to DSD on the candidates’ behalf. With our last submission in 2020 the DSD refused to accept the documents for registration, stating that the candidates must have a SETA certificate.
With this in mind, we realized that the candidates will also struggle to find employment at another care facility without the DSD registration
In 2021 we partnered with African Institute(AI) to do recognition of prior learning (RPL) to credit learners for the training done at Huis Herfsblaar. AI then present the outstanding unit standards in order for the learners to get a HWSETA accredited qualification certificate.
We have increased the learner contracts to 16 months to assist the learners to obtain the full qualification. We had 2 groups of 20 learners per group every year, from 2021 we have 3 groups of learners per year.
The learners receive a monthly study allowance for the duration of the contract.
