D. Tech. People Management and Development. / The main aim of this study was to develop a strategy to link the informal and formal motor mechanic artisan communities in terms of qualifications. The current formal sector training initiatives for motor mechanics do not provide for or acknowledge the non-formal learning of the informal sector practising motor mechanic artisan. This research supports three main arguments: firstly, the informal sector serves as a reservoir of individuals who are practising the motor mechanic trade; secondly, the need was identified to integrate these informal practising individuals with the formal sector in terms of qualifications; and thirdly, the large motor industries have the authority to propose processes to assist in the integration of the informal and formal artisan training. The study was conducted among 16 experts representing the motor mechanic training environment. The findings indicate that the two sectors could be linked through dedicated recognition of the prior learning system backed by a process of gap training. The findings also highlighted the importance of having modules of employable skills to enhance informal practising artisans’ employability status. Finally, this study identified specific constraints that contribute to the shortage of skilled motor mechanics in general. This research confirmed that a strategy could be developed to successfully link the informal and formal motor mechanic artisan communities.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:tut/oai:encore.tut.ac.za:d1001141 |
| Date | January 2014 |
| Creators | Jordaan, Christiaan Johannes. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
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