Skills gaps in a workplace can negatively impact a company’s revenue and its ability to achieve goals. Employees generally possess skills that were attained through achieving qualifications or previous work experience. However, these skills may need to be enhanced and developed for their current goals.

 Therefore, it is vital to engage in regular skills audits to identify the skills required for each role. The required skills should be matched against employees’ existing skills to determine whether a skills deficit exists. The organisation can then appoint a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) accredited training provider, to deliver training that addresses all skills deficits. Using a SETA-accredited training provider results in numerous benefits for the company including:

• eligibility to apply for SETA grants and tax rebates
• credible and recognised training
• extra points on the BBBEE scorecard

 The Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Training Academy is a Construction Education & Training Authority (CETA) accredited training provider that offers a wide range of construction courses. Hybrid training is delivered through face-to-face interactions and online classrooms. These courses develop technical construction skills and prepare students to become supervisors, entrepreneurs or Occupational Health and Safety practitioners. The following CETA accredited National Certificates are also offered:

• National Certificate Construction Contracting
• National Certificate Supervision of Construction Processes
• National Certificate Construction Health and Safety

The Academy has Continuing Professional Development (CPD) validation from the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) and the South African Institute of Building Design (SAIBD). Validation from Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) will soon be available. In addition, the Academy’s First Aid training course is approved by the Department of Employment and Labour.

To learn about the full range of courses offered, please call 031 831 3238 or email training@masterbuilders.co.za

 Victor Smith