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NID Training Prospectus
2021
Unity
Integrity
Ownership
Empowerment Diversity
We Change Lives
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About Us
The NID Training eco-system provides for a variety of accessible
skills- and occupational directed training programmes, resulting in
structured career paths and gainful employment for beneficiaries,
in conjunction with various industry partners.
We are a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, have AgriSeta accreditation
and programme approval with 10 Sector Education Training
Authorities (SETA’s).
Our training strategy is based on a business transformation
support model. We introduce our beneficiaries to Corporate South
Africa through a guided work placement model to achieve our aim
of addressing the high unemployment rate in the disability sector.
We change lives through Skills Development Facilitation initiatives
in support of Employment Equity and Broad Based Black
Economic Empowerment targets.
Founded in 1881, the National Institute for the Deaf is a Non-Profit
Company (Registration Number 1999/009816/08) and a registered
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No: 130002634), delivering
and offering a diverse range of quality services to the Deaf. Our
policies and institutional plans are in line with the White Paper
for Post-School Education and Training (2013) and the National
Skills Development Strategy and have been explicitly developed
to address the specific needs of persons who are differently abled.
Reach for the Sky
03
For the past 10 years, NID Training have constantly celebrated a 98% throughput and 3 To create employment amongst unemployed disabled youth;
97% absorption rate. 3 To promote entrepreneurial skills amongst unemployed disabled youth;
We create impact by rendering services across South Africa, at local community level, 3 To minimise dependency on social grants, therefore offering the opportunity to
to more than 1000 beneficiaries year on year. acquire skills and knowledge to unemployed disabled youth;
3 To alleviate poverty and unemployment amongst unemployed disabled youth
NID Training has a proven track record of its holistic and accessible training approach, enabling them to support themselves and their families whilst productively
preparing beneficiaries for the open labour market and enabling them to earn contributing to the industry as well as society; and
sustainable livelihoods where they can contribute to South Africa’s economy. 3 To provide unemployed disabled youth with appropriate theoretical knowledge
and practical skills required of a craftsmen / artisan to carry out basic
Our strategic business objectives are as follows: operations/jobs in industry.
3 To train and empower unemployed disabled youth; NID’s services is underpinned by the following values: Unity, Empowerment,
3 To promote self-reliance amongst unemployed disabled youth; Integrity, Ownership, and Diversity.
Our Purpose
In an attempt to address the high unemployment rate amongst
differently abled persons, NID Training offers accessible
Occupational and Artisan Skills Training and Work Placement
to differently abled unemployed youth at the main campus in
Worcester, Western Cape as well as its various training units
throughout South-Africa.
In order to provide for a variety of accessible career path choices
available to disabled students, NID Training has partnered
with employers in a variety of Industry Sectors. These sectors
include amongst others: Agriculture, Automotive, Beauty, Care,
Cleaning, Construction, Hospitality, Information Technology,
Joinery/ Woodwork, Upholstery Welding and Wholesale &
Retail. Support from especially the Banking sector enables
NID Training to offer a variety of enrichment and workplace
readiness programmes to students.
As all workplaces aren’t accessible to Deaf students only, NID
Training further adapted its training strategy and model to
incorporate a disability business alignment inclusive model.
Through this model, the NID team work hand in hand with
Executive Teams, Human Resource Managers and Business
Partners, Skills Development Facilitators, Transformation-,
Employment Equity- and Learning & Development
Professionals, to map out the type of disability that would
Your Purpose is Calling
best suit the needs of a particular organisation.
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Our Training Team
Our dedicated training team consist of subject matter experts that are all trained facilitators, 3 Achieving Employment Equity Targets (EE Plans & Reports), focused on the
registered assessors and moderators. inclusion of a minimum of 2% disabled persons to the total workforce;
3 Workplace Skills Plans & Annual Training Reports;
Embracing Transformation and Diversity is top on our agenda. 3 Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment targets with specific
emphasis on the Skills Development (disability component) and Enterprise
For this reason, NID Training promotes a learning and development strategy that supports Development elements of the scorecard; and
Corporate South Africa in order to assist them to address the following key strategies of 3 Job creation, coaching and mentoring as well as absorption opportunities
Government, through Skills Development Facilitation (SDF) interventions: for unemployed disabled youth in gainful employment.
The Future
is Bright
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Why Partner
with Us? 140 YEARS OF ETHICAL COMPLIANCE AND
TRUSTWORTHINESS
RETURN ON TRAINING INVESTMENT WHEN
PARTNERING WITH NID
• We have a BBBEE Level 1 rating with a procurement Over 140 years, the NID have built a legacy of ethical 3 NID Training adapt skills development initiatives
recognition of 135%,
compliance and trustworthiness amongst Donors, in line with client requirements.
• Skills development solutions are positioned to meet Partners and Friends of the Deaf. The NID is governed 3 For this reason, we support two training models.
BBBEE Codes of Good Conduct, Employment by an independent Board of Directors which plays an
Equity targets and operational requirements, • Model 1 is a on campus model; and
overseeing role in the organisation.
• Model 2 is an off campus provincial
• We offer a variety of SETA accredited programmes,
model.
• Reputable data for BBBEE verification purposes, The directors of the NID and the management 3 Customised quotations are available on request.
• ETI and 12H Tax rebates makes services more committee are responsible to ensure that all funds are 3 We primarily train persons with disabilities and
affordable spent appropriately and that reports are handed in your investment with NID can further assist your
• Hosting of learners through our partnership network on request. A dedicated financial team administer the organisation to achieve Employment Equity
• Donations to NID are Tax Deductible spending of project funds and keep record of all income Targets.
and expenditure. Further Monitoring and Evaluation 3 We position our training fees in such a way that
A taxpayer making a bona fide donation in cash mechanisms include: you can claim back most of the training fees by
or of property in kind to a section 18A-approved 3 Project Implementation Plans; means of Section 12h of the Income Tax Act.
organisation like NID, is entitled to a deduction 3 Signed contracts and purchase documents; 3 All our projects are aimed at unemployed
from taxable income if the donation is supported 3 Financial statements (cashbook, bank statements, disabled youth. Our beneficiaries are younger
by the necessary section 18A receipt issued by the invoices, independently audited financial
than 28, which means that a percentage of the
organisation. statements);
learner stipend can be claimed back under the
3 Final financial and narrative report illustrating the
Employment Tax Incentive.
impact of contributions towards a project;
(Receipts are issued for the purposes of Art 18A
3 Training reports;
of the Income Tax Act, 1962. Donations will be
3 Attendance Registers;
used exclusively for the purposes of the National
3 Learner portfolio’s;
Institute for the Deaf). 3 Learner SETA registration and Certification.
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Why Study
with Us?
3 Our Training Programmes are accredited;
3 We offer a variety of career choices;
3 All programmes are accessible and adapted to
your specific needs, with SASL interpreting services
available at all times;
3 Programmes are offered by industry experienced
qualified staff members;
3 We support you with workplace preparation and
workplacement;
3 Training is funded through our partnership networks.
OUR ACCREDITATION AND
PROGRAMME APPROVAL
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Training Programmes Offered
Agriculture Information Technology and Computor Sciences
3 National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems NQF Level 1 3 National Certificate: End User Computing NQF Level 3
3 National Certificate: Plant Production NQF Level 2 3 Further Education & Training Certificate: Systems
3 National Certificate: Plant Production NQF Level 3 Development NQF Level 4
3 National Certificate: Plant Production NQF Level 4
Upholstery
3 National Certificate: Furniture Making - Wood NQF Level 2
Beauty and Nail Technology
3 National Certificate: Furniture Making - Wood NQF Level 3
3 Further Education & Training Certificate: Beauty & Nail
Technology NQF Level 4
Welding
Business Practice and Administration 3 Further Education & Training Certificate: Welding &
Application Practice N1 & N2
3 General Education and Training Certificate: Business
Practice NQF Level 1
3 National Certificate: Business Administration Services
NQF Level 2
3 National Certificate: Business Administration Services
NQF Level 3
3 Further Education & Training Certificate: Business
Administration Services NQF Level 4
Hospitality and Cleaning
3 National Certificate: Professional Cookery NQF Level 4
3 National Certificate: Food & Beverage Services NQF Level 4
3 National Certificate: Accomodation Services NQF Level 2
3 Skills Programme: Assistant Chef NQF Level 2
3 Skills Programme: Cook - Convenience Foods NQF Level 2
3 Skills Programme: Kitchen Cleaner NQF Level 2
3 Skills Programme: Laundry Assistant NQF Level 2
3 General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene & Cleaning
NQF Level 1
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Soft Skills &
Workplacement
Support
3 Soft Skills:
• Consumer Finance Education
• CV Writing Skills
• Job Interview Skills
• Behavior and Ethics in the Workplace
• Basic Conditions of Employment
3 SASL Interpreter Services
• Job Interviews
• Workplace meetings
3 Workplace Readiness
• Sensitisation of workplaces by industry
experienced mentors
• Sensitisation of hearing colleagues by D/deaf
mentors
3 Job Placement and Settling in Support
3 Career Guidance and Critical Thinking Support
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Enterprise & Supplier
Development Initiatives
As a BBBEE Level 1 contributor, the NID Food Services:
NID fully adheres to the definitions NID Foodservices prepares nutritious
and targets stipulated in the Code.
meals for the students and Care clients
Preferential Procurement including
of the NID. Meals are prepared by
Enterprise- and Supplier Development
Professional Cookery students, under the
are supported through the following
close supervision of experienced staff
initiatives, to name but a few:
members and facilitators.
NID Schools Project:
NID Laundry:
Outsourced to a 100% Black Female
The NID Laundry has been outsourced to
Owned, Accredited Training Provider.
an Emerging Micro Enterprise (EME).
NID Beauty Salon:
NID Nursery:
ED initiative implemented (NID provided
support to 2 Black disabled females The NID Nursery has been outsourced
and 1 Coloured female, to start their Emerging Micro Enterprise to an EME.
own business with NID infrastructure, (EME).
coaching and mentoring support).
Coaching and mentoring support are provided to disabled persons to develop and
manage businesses independently. The Enterprise Development Businesses also serve
as practical training platforms for disabled students in Professional Cookery, Hygiene &
Cleaning, Agriculture and Beauty & Nail Technology Programmes offered by NID.
10CONTACT DETAILS: POSTAL ADDRESS: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: TEL : +27 (0)23 342 5555 P.O. Box 941, 30 De la Bat Road, FAX : +27 (0)23 342 0087 Worcester, 6849 Worcester,6850 EMAIL : nid@nid.org.za South Africa South Africa
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