The HWSETA held a virtual stakeholder session on 31 August 2020 from 09:30 – 15:00, the theme of the event was “Training for skills and not jobs”. The content for all presentations covered the skills development needs after Covid-19, personnel projections post Covid-19, 4th Industrial Revolution and its effect and impact on skills development and learning and possible research partnerships (if any).

The event kicked off with presentations from: The National Departments of Health, South African Veterinary Council, National Department of Health, South African Federation for Mental Health, Workers College, National Health Laboratory Service. Thereafter followed National Department of Social Development, South African Council of Social Services Development, South African NGO Network, Netcare and lastly Life healthcare.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING THOUGH E-LEARNING

• Accredited skills development providers are required to transition into a hybrid of training (mix online and classroom) with the aim of embracing e-learning fully
• E-learning to promote access to education
• E-learning to ultimately get rid of rural urban divide
• Also, e-learning will transform services into full automation of quality assurance function

Mrs Elaine Brass thanked all the stakeholders for their contribution and participation.