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1 FP&M SETA Discretionary Grant Application Process PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION To Inform Stakeholders : of the different funding windows / funding categories on how to apply for DG Funding Applications Process of funding that is available 1

2 Sources of Discretionary Grant (DG) Funding SDL Contribution Is made up of 20% of SDL Contributions to NSF 80% of Skills levies paid to SETA: (20% mandatory grants, 49.5% to Discretionary Grants, 0.5% to QCTO and 10% SETA Administration) Surplus Funds Are made up of surplus funding from unclaimed MG Are made up of unused allocated DG funding from previous Financial Years SETA Discretion Funding used by SETA, at its DISCRETION, to address SSP Funding used by SETA to address Critical and Scarce Skills Purpose of DG Funding Individuals Skills Development National Priorities Promote Skills Development in the FP&M SECTOR Implement meaningful Skills Development programmes in the Workplace Unemployed Individuals To assist unemployed people to gain access to Skills Development opportunities Assist the FP&M SETA to meet Annual Performance Plan Targets To address national priorities as per NSDS III To address sectoral priorities as indentified by FP&M SSP 2

3 How Does DG Funding Work? Finance / Budget Available Method of Distribution Window Opens Systems Developed Invitation Funding Types Funding Type 1 PIVOTAL -Fixed DG Funding Funding Type 2 NON-PIVOTAL & Special Projects 3

4 PIVOTAL PROGRAMMES - Fixed DG Funding (Included in WSP Submissions) Made up of 7 Different Funding Window Categories ships Apprenticeships Bursaries Skills Programmes Work Experience / Internship Work Integrated Learning Adult Education and Training (AET) NON-PIVOTAL & Special Projects DG Funding Made up of 3 Different Funding Window Categories 1. AET Programmes (AET Occupationally-directed programmes, Foundational Learning Certificate) 2. Special Projects to Address Sectoral Priorities High Level SD projects linked to sector development Building Career and Vocational Guidance FET Partnerships 3. Special Projects to Address Rural Development & Disability Priorities Cluster, Group Projects People living with Disabilities Co-ops, SMMEs, Labour Unions, NGO s, CBO s, NLPE s 4

5 What are the different funding categories? Funding Window Categories Funding Windows Funding Type 1: Fixed DG Funding 5

6 ship Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant R Private FET Institutions - workplaces SETA Accreditation Certificate Safety, Health & Environment Audit Report / SHE Compliant Certificate Progress Report 18.2 Unemployed R WPP partnering with Public/ Private FET SETA Accreditation Certificate Outsourcing and Financial Agreement with FET College Safety, Health & Environment Audit Report / SHE Compliant Certificate Progress Report Apprenticeships Sect. 13 Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant Registered Sector Specific Trades Prioritized Printing & Packaging Trades Textile Trades Furniture Trades Section Unemployed R (Per Apprentice / Per Year : Max 3 Years at Total Cost: R ) 220 Engineering Related Trades Millwright Electricians Fitters Turners Boiler Makers Mechanics Mechatronics Instrumentation 6

7 Apprenticeships RPL Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant RPL R () 50 Registered Sector Specific Trades (prioritized) Printing, Publishing & Packaging Trades Textile Trades Furniture Trades NB: The Following Changes have been effected on Apprenticeships: 1. Apprenticeships Cost Increased : 2. Change of Section 28 to RPL 18.1 From R Due to new ship Regulations 18.2 From R Both increased to R Per Year : Max R Bursaries Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero R per learner (Per Year : Max 3 Years) R (Per Year : Max 2 Year) 75 5 Applicant Undergrad. Programmes Post Grad. Programmes Tertiary Programmes offered at universities for 2015 academic year: National Diplomas, Degree Programmes Related to Industry Priorities: Disciplines such as publishing, science, engineering and technology Tertiary Programmes offered at universities for 2015 academic year: Honors, Masters, Doctoral Programmes Related to Industry Priorities: Disciplines such as publishing, science, engineering and technology 7

8 Skills Programmes: AET Programmes Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant Workplaces Occupationally-directed Education and Training Programmes: Numeracy, Literacy, Financial Literacy and Life Skills Proof of Registration with Umalusi and Dept. of Basic Ed R Workplaces (may partner with private training providers) ABET Programmes: Levels 1-4: ABET Programmes, Numeracy, Literacy, Financial Literacy and Life Skills Proof of Registration with Umalusi and Dept. of Basic Ed. Skills Programmes: Managerial & Technical Skills Training Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant R Per Workplaces FETs / Training Providers partnering with Workplaces / Communities Managerial & Technical Skills Training (): Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Minimum of 60 Credits Proof of SETA Accreditation Technical Skills Training (Unemployed) : Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Maximum of 60 Credits Proof of SETA Accreditation Outsourcing Agreement 8

9 Skills Programmes: RPL 18.1 Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant R Workplaces Technical Skills Training (): Credit Bearing Programmes, Related to Critical/Scarce Skills Credit Valued at R120 per credit Minimum of 40 Credits Assessment Methodology - RPL Proof of SETA Accreditation Work Experience Grant Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant 18.2 Unemployed R Workplace Providers hips / apprenticesh ips HETs/FETs partnering with Workplace Providers Occupationally-directed Education and Training: Unemployed Graduates at registered FET/HET Institutions Duration of 6 months Proof of Recognised/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors Occupationally-directed Education and Training: Unemployed Graduates at registered FET/HET Institutions Duration of 6 months Proof of Recognised/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors Proof of WK agreement 9

10 Work Integrated Learning Grants Maximum Cost Per (VAT Zero Applicant 18.2 Unemployed R (6 Months) R (12 Months) 455 Workplace Providers FETs /HETs partnering with Workplace Providers Structured Experiential Learning: Unemployed students registered at FET/HET Institutions, completing experiential learning internship component to obtain full qualification. Duration of 6 and or 12 Months Must be structured experiential learning programme 1. Proof of Recognized/Registered Qualification, Proof of Mentors 2. Proof of Recognized/Registered Institution Funding Windows Funding Type 2: Special Projects DG Funding 10

11 1. High Level Skills Development Projects Linked to Sector Development Address high level skills needs and sector development and innovation capacity HET Institutions invited to submit project applications to address: -Access to graduate/postgraduate programmes -Increase work experience and experiential learning for students To address scarce and critical skills of the various FP&M SETA sub-sectors including clusters or sectoral group projects. 2. Rural Development Projects Funding is available to: enhance skills development amongst unemployed people & address poverty alleviation. Empower people through entrepreneurship. 3.Funding is also available for organizations training people/ workers living with disabilities 4. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS funding is available for projects relating to HIV/AIDS awareness. Application Process Opening Date : 1 November 2014 Closing Date: 30 April 2015 at 18h00 11

12 Method of Submission Web-based electronic Submission: After Online Submit ion: print, sign and submit a hard copy to a Regional Office Make Submission Follow online guidelines Verify Submission Ensure submitted before deadline. Acknowledge receipt of submission Evaluated Recommended Approval Pre-Eliminations Non-eligible criteria (Non-valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Outside FP&M SETA scope, Failure to meet deadline etc) Levy Payers requirements WSP / ATR Submissions : Approved Applications Assessed by GEC Applications Recommended to Board For Approval by Finance and Projects Committee - Board Approves Applications make final decision Applicants Notified in writing 12

13 Appeals Considered If applicant: disputes discretionary grant process Merit of proposal will not be considered Appeals Processed: Must submit appeal & supporting documentation within 3 weeks of receipt of rejection letter Projects Executive Manager will bring appeal to attention of Finance & Projects Committee Projects Committee will adjudicate appeal & make ruling 13

14 Appeals Outcome CEO communicate result of appeal to applicant in writing Adjudication of Appeal by Board is final MoA S/Payment Processes All Approved Applicants to : Sign MoA s within THREE (3) months of date of receipt of approval letter. 14

15 Contact Details Gauteng Region Regional Manager (Acting) : Linda Mngadi lindam@fpmseta.org.za Kwa-Zulu Natal Region Regional Manager : Ms. Lungile Shabangu lungiles@fpmseta.org.za Western Cape Region Regional Manager : Ms. Leigh Hayes leighh@fpmseta.org.za Head Office Project Executive : Mr. Kennedy Matodzi kennedym@fpmseta.org.za General 15