Learnerships

What is a learnership?

A learnership is a vocational education and training programme to facilitate the linkage between structured learning and work experience in order to obtain a registered qualification. It consists of 20% theory and 80% practical. The practical part of a learnership takes place within a company and can be seen as on-the-job training. So what is difference between a learnership, internship and apprenticeship?

A Learnership offers training in a specific field while earning money simultaneously and is primarily for people with matric as their highest qualification. You should be awarded a certificate after completion of a learnership which indicates your level of achievement. You will then be able to look for a job or further your education in that specific field.

An Internship, is an opportunity for people with a degree or diploma to gain practical experience in a possible place of employment or in their field of study. Interns are employed at a company for a limited amount of time which lasts from one week to 12 months. Most times, an internship is required during your study course in order to complete your qualification. Just as with a Learnership, you also get paid during an Internship.

An Apprenticeship is mostly handed in trades such as plumbing, engineering, electrician, etc., and it is very specific to the trade. An apprenticeship could last 3 to 4 years depending on the duration of the programme. The experience and skills are gained through practical labour at a possible place of employment and is very particular to the trade. It is possible to earn an authorized qualification during the course of an apprenticeship and possible employment after the completion of the programme.

Basically, a Learnership is better suited for someone with a grade 12 as their highest education, while an internship benefits someone who is actively completing their degree or diploma and an apprenticeship is a 3-4 year labour programme that trains you in a very specific trade.

The Art of Managing a Learnership

At MGS Training we believe in making skills development as convenient as possible for the end user, which is why we help you to manage your learnership from beginning to end.

The art of managing a learnership is not a common art, which is why we put the best people in place to make your work as easy as possible. MGS Training has their very own skills development facilitator who will assist you from beginning to end.

We manage every part of your learnership except for the workplace related training. We manage the administration, student support, class facilitation, communication between you and the SETA, as well as your student's certification at the end of their learnership.

MGS Training provides you with level-best service and excellent workmanship. We believe in giving your candidates only the very best for their needs. Don't have a candidate? No problem! We will source them for you.

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