M.A. (Human Resource Management) / Sufficient trained labour is necessary for the economical growth and development of the country, and artisan training is therefore a national priority. The Metal Industry is the largest contributor to apprentice training in South Africa. Continual technological development places a high demand on artisans, and that in turn requires intensive training. This has led to the need for candidates with strong mental abilities and aptitudes to meet the above-mentioned requirements. The selection and classification of apprentices who will be successful in their training and work is not an easy task, since the majority of apprentices are school leavers and do not have previous work experience. It is therefore necessary to assess their trainability and work potential by means of a psychometric test battery. The purpose of this study is to determine whether apprentices can then be classified into specific trades on the basis of their psychometric test results. Should this be possible, apprentices can be placed in specific trades according to their aptitudes, abilities and interests.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:11940 |
| Date | 31 July 2014 |
| Creators | Du Toit, Daniel Gerhard |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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