(a) What efforts have been undertaken to facilitate the growth and development of the tourist guiding sector:
The initiatives that the department has implemented in terms of promoting and developing the guiding sector are individual projects that run over a financial year rather than on a monthly basis.
i) In the past three financial years:
Year
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Facilitation of growth and development of the tourist guiding sector
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2017/2018
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Implemented training and up-skilling initiatives as follows:
- Adventure Guiding (NQF2) in Northern Cape
- Culture Guiding (NQF2) in Northern Cape
- Culture Guiding (NQF2) in North West
- Adventure Guiding (NQF4) in KwaZulu-Natal
- Culture Guiding (NQF2) & Customer Service Training in Limpopo
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2018/2019
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Implemented training and up-skilling initiatives as follows:
- Adventure Guiding (NQF4) in Eastern Cape
- Nature and Culture Guiding (NQF2) in Limpopo
- Nature Guiding (NQF4) in KwaZulu-Natal
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2019/2020
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Implemented up-skilling initiatives as follows:
- Mandarin Language Training (HSK1) – Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng
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ii) Since 1 April 2020
Year
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Facilitation of growth and development of the tourist guiding sector
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2020/2021
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In the process of implementing up-skilling initiatives as follows:
- Mandarin Language Training (HSK1) – Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
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(b) How were these efforts rolled out and actioned in each case respectively?
2017/18
Training Initiative
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Details
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Roll-out
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Adventure Guiding (NQF2) in Northern Cape
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12 learners were selected to undergo training. All 12 were deemed competent as adventure guides (hiking).
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- The Department recruited and selected suitable candidates in collaboration with the Northern Cape Provincial Registrar.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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Culture Guiding (NQF2) in Northern Cape
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15 learners were selected to undergo training. Only 10 completed and were deemed competent as culture guides.
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- The Department recruited and selected suitable candidates in collaboration with the Northern Cape Provincial Registrar.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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Culture Guiding (NQF2) in North West
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10 learners were selected to undergo training. All 10 were deemed competent as culture guides.
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- The Department recruited and selected suitable candidates in collaboration with the North West Provincial Registrar.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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Adventure Guiding (NQF4) in KwaZulu-Natal
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16 guides were selected to undergo training. All 16 were deemed competent as adventure guides (hiking).
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- Guides were Identified by Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
- Beneficiaries were community guides operating on a freelance basis without the requisite qualifications.
- The Department partnered with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and the KZN Provincial Registrar to implement the training.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme..
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Culture Guiding (NQF2) & Customer Service Training in Limpopo
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8 learners were selected to undergo training. All 8 were deemed competent as culture guides and in customer service.
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- Guides were identified by Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, SANParks.
- Beneficiaries were employed by SANParks and required up-skilling.
- The Department partnered with SANParks and the LP Provincial Registrar to implement the training.
- The Department appointed SANParks as the implementing agency for the project.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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2018/19
Training Initiative
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Details
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Roll-out
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Adventure Guiding (NQF2) in Eastern Cape
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20 learners were selected to undergo training. All 20 were deemed competent as adventure guides (hiking).
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- Candidates were identified by the Eastern Cape Provincial Registrar.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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Nature and Culture Guiding (NQF2) in Limpopo
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15 learners were selected to undergo training. All 15 completed and were deemed competent as nature and culture guides.
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- The Department recruited and selected suitable candidates in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Registrar.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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Nature Guiding (NQF4) in KwaZulu-Natal
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10 learners were selected to undergo training. All 10 were deemed competent as culture guides.
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- The guides were identified by iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority to complete their NQF4 training.
- The Department appointed iSimangaliso as the implementing agency for the project.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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2019/20
Training Initiative
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Details
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Roll-out
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Mandarin Language Training (HSK1)
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20 learners were selected from the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng. All 20 completed the training and were deemed competent.
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- Candidates were identified by the Department in collaboration with the respective Provincial Registrars.
- The Department procured the services of a suitable training provider to implement the training.
- Learners completed their theory, practicals and final assessments before receiving certificates of competencies.
- The Department monitored the training programmes and finalized all reporting on conclusion of the training programme.
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2020/21
Training Initiative
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Details
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Roll-out
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Mandarin Language Training (HSK1)
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20 learners were selected from Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
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- Recruitment and selection was conducted in collaboration with the respective Provincial Registrars.
- The Department will procure the services of a suitable training provider to implement online training given the Covid-19 risks.
- The Department is currently working on the logistics and envisages training to commence in the third quarter.
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