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CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS |
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CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS FROM PROSPECTIVE SMART PARTNERS – 1st of March 2010 Attached please find the Terms of Reference (TOR) for a Process Evaluation of Social Auxiliary Work training in the Eastern Cape. CEFA would like to enter into a Smart Partnership with a credible entity to conduct research on the above-mentioned training course. The prospective partner must demonstrate sound research capacity with a proven track record, specifically to socio-economic impact studies using programme evaluation methodology. Please note that the requirements, components and timeframes for the research proposals from the prospective partner entities are captured in the attached Terms of Reference. For more information regarding CEFA please study our website at www.cefa.co.za. Alternatively, telephonic and e-mail enquiries could be made at
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or call Cornel at 0828721270. Yours sincerely Dr Karien Lubbe EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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Decentralized Training: Social Auxiliary Work |
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PLEASE NOTE: The application date for the second intake is 9 March 2010. At CEFA we understand that one does not always have the option to study full time and be away from family responsibilities. From January 2010 CEFA provides you with the opportunity to do the Social Auxiliary Work training from your own home in South Africa. How will this be possible? Here are the answers to a few of the questions most frequently asked: 1. What are the requirements of a decentralized learning programme? |
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Service delivery in Africa |
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CEFA has expanded service delivery to the rest of the African continent. During July the CEO, Karien Lubbe, Prof. Frik and Linda de Beer as well as Me. Cornel Hart paid visits to World Vision International and Unicef in Nairobi, Kenya. The purpose of the visit was to promote the offerings of CEFA in general and to discuss collaboration on Early Childhood Development (ECD)training in specific.  - Children and staff of the school near Machakos, Kenya As a result CEFA was invited by World Vision International to prepare a budget for a pilot roll out to train ECD practitioners in Mozambique, Kenya and Senegal. The roll out will start towards the end of 2009.  Prof Katia (Deputy Vice Chancellor Day Star University) and Mrs Ester Katia; Mrs Ruth Wambua Mulwa; Dr Francis Mulwa  Dr Victor Madziakapita and team at World Vision Africa office in Nairobi, Kenya  Mr Maulid Warfa (Education cluster coordinator) Unicef Somalia |
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CEFA SATELLITE OFFICE OPENED IN UPINGTON |
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A satellite office opened its doors during May 2009 at 2 Bain Street Upington, just opposite the well known Upington College. The office is situated in a peaceful residential area in a very central location. The purchase was made possible by R500, 000 price money that was received from the HWSETA after winnin g the prestigious ISOE (Institute of Sectoral or Occupational Excellence) award in 2008. The office is currently being utilized as a satellite of the existing Wellington based CEFA offices to bring training closer to the Northern Cape communities in remote areas. A close partnership agreement exists between CEFA and the Department of Social Services Government of the Northern Cape, in particular to serve the needs of communities in deep rural areas. Currently the office serves as head quarters for the Social Auxiliary Work learnership and is run by Lead Coach Netta Nortjé. Several short courses and skills programm es are planned for the coming year in an effort to make training more assessable for the people of the Northern Cape. |
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CEFA LEARNERSHIP TRAINING MODEL |
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The learnership training model is defined as "on the job practice".
Classroom theory (30%) is combined with practical workplace experience (70%) in an inter-active learner support system of qualification related occupational employment. Employers commit to on-going paid employment of learners-in-training and qualifying learners. Learnerships therefore combine structured learning with work experience, leading to a nationally recognized qualification. On the job training enhances employability and career development.
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Early Childhood Development |
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The promotion and support of early childhood development is a national priority in South Africa. It is in particular the Departments of Education, Social Development and Health who actively pursue the provision of better facilities and well-trained ECD facilitators in and for South African communities. According to a national audit, more than 16 000 ECD sites remains to be registered with the national Department of Social Development. Almost a quarter of ECD practitioners were found to have no training while 85% needed further training (Minister Z Skweyiya - 8 October 2007 press release on www.info.gov.za/speeches/2007/07100909451002.htm ). This qualification provides an opportunity for persons who want to enter the field of Education, Training and Development, specifically within the sub-field of Early Childhood Development OR who are already practising within the field, but without formal training. |
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Social Auxiliary Work Training |
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A national priority in South Africa is to address the many social development needs prevalent amongst individuals, families, groups and communities. Social Auxiliary Work and Social Work are acknowledged as being essential in addressing these priority social needs. Social Auxiliary Work and Social Work are in the frontline of social development and transformation, particularly in traditionally under-resourced communities. The need for Social Auxiliary Workers in South Africa was identified more than 10 years ago, leading to the role and functions of Social Auxiliary Work being defined in the Regulations of the Social Service Professions Act, 1978 (No 110 of 1978). These Regulations define Social Auxiliary Work as "an act or activity practiced by a Social Auxiliary Worker under the guidance and control of the Social Worker and as a supporting service to a Social Worker to achieve the aims of Social Work". This implies that Social Auxiliary Workers are assistants to Social Workers, providing support services and working under the guidance and supervision of Social Workers. Social Auxiliary Work complements and supports Social Work in all focus areas with services to individuals, families, groups and communities. In order to provide this assistance and support to the social work team, a qualification in Social Auxiliary Work and registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions are necessary (Re: SAQA QUAL ID: 23993). CEFA's newest training contract is with the Department of Social Services in the Northern Cape. Learnership training will be conducted with70 learners from Upington, Kuruman and De Aar. This training project started in 2009. |
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CEFA TRAINING TEAM EXPERIENCE |
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The pool of knowledge, skills, teaching and experience upon which the CEFA team of specialists, facilitators, assessors and managers draws to formulate its teaching modules is deep. One focus is on empowering people to become entrepreneurs and masters of their own destinies. Included in the collective membership and achievements of that team are:- A professor and former university Development Studies Head of Department.
- A university Associate Professor in Psychology.
- Doctorates and degrees in Literature and Philosophy.
- Higher Education and Postgraduate Diplomas in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
- Academic journals and prescribed reading articles and books on development.
- Documents, broadcasts and articles on Victim Empowerment, diversity training, workplace gender and sexual orientation.
- Workshops facilitation in community and early childhood development and social work.
- 10 years in the South African Police (SAPS), mostly heading Psychological Support Services.
- 25 years ECD teaching at a school for children with special needs.
- Development of a boxed portable ECD training kit and manual.
- Community development, social work and research.
- Youth work, ECD, leadership and community development.
- Development (in South Africa) of the NQF Level 4 Qualification for ECD Practitioners.
- Participation, as member of the SAQA Standards generating Body for Victim Empowerment, in the development of related qualifications.
- Facilitation and training on substance abuse, statutory services, institutional management and HIV/AIDS.
- Trauma therapy, -counselling and -debriefing.
Very few of the many facilitators and assessors engaged in training since 2004 have less than 10 years experience; many have 20 - 30 years; two have over 40 years. |
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The Board and staff members of CEFA wishes all our stakeholders and learners a successful 2010! Please visit our website frequently for updated information on our training programmes. "Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." - Howard Thurman |
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PARTNERSHIP INVITATION (2) |
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Continuing Education for Africa (CEFA) is an organisation that strives to holistically improve the lives of people in Africa. We are a successful organization with a sound track record in the education and training of Social Auxiliary Workers, Early Childhood Development Practitioners, Community Development Workers (HIV and AIDS Support), Victim Empowerment, Mentoring and Coaching and a range of short courses and Skills programmes. Training is aimed at addressing the critical social issues that confront marginalized communities on a daily basis, thereby reducing their suffering and bringing holistic solutions to these communities in Africa. We do this through carefully designed and registered community training programmes. CEFA is able to demonstrate how this training has made a difference to the lives of people in many communities within South Africa. Clearly we cannot achieve this on our own and therefore need the support of partner organisations to achieve ongoing success. If you desire a formal and successful education partner in Africa we would very much like to invite you to partner with us. We invite you to read further. South Africa's social fabric has become increasingly frayed at the edges over the years and is constantly under serious threat of unraveling completely from a variety of issues such as crime, unemployment, retrenchment, violence (particularly against women and children), drugs, divorce, orphaned and vulnerable children to name but a few. It would be fair to say that the situation has the potential to deteriorate further in the present economic climate and so these issues must be addressed practically and with haste. CEFA has decided rather than be a spectator to participate in a positive way to do something concrete to make a difference and has already begun to do so! Conclusion In order for our continent to flourish economically, socially and environmentally, everybody has to become engaged in the upliftment of those in need in order to create healthy, viable, safe communities. We therefore invite you to become a partner of CEFA and play a meaningful role in meeting the critical social needs of marginalized communities. Please complete this information form (link to follow) if you are interested. |
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Bridging the skills gap: A best practice training model in the SA educational landscape |
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Authors: Dr Karien Lubbe & Dr. Rina Smith Paper delivered at the International Conference on Social Development and Transition: Paths for Global Local Partners. Organized by ICSD (International Consortium for Social Development). The Asia - Pacific Branch. Department of Social Work Kadambari Memorial College of Science & Management Purbanchal University Kathmandu, Nepal. Date: 26th – 28th November 2008. |
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Continuing Education for Africa - CEFA |
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Pre-eminent in the range of providers of further education, based at Wellington near Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa, nestled in a cradle of higher education, lays CEFA. Created in 2004 as a non-profit specialist Further Education Training (FET) College, CEFA equips largely unemployed young people with the skills they need to equip them to become constructive members of society, equipped to educate and help others - and enhance the core values of their communities in areas that include social welfare, victim empowerment and child development. |
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Community Development: HIV/Aids Support |
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A national priority in South Africa is to address the many problems associated with HIV and AIDS which is prevalent amongst individuals, families, groups and communities. This qualification (Re: SAQA QUAL ID: 58396) is intended for lay counselors who will educate and counsel communities about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Its purpose is to equip qualifying learners with: Knowledge and understanding of the communities within which those living with life-threatening conditions such as HIV/AIDS find themselves confined and the ability to communicate with all members of these communities. Knowledge and understanding of the processes of adult learning and the ability to successfully communicate new information so that a change in behavior is brought about. Knowledge of human behavior and the ability to provide a means to achieve emotional and physical support for those in distress. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of personal and community sanitation and the ability to initiate improvements in this area. Knowledge and understanding of the cause and effect of life threatening conditions especially HIV/AIDS. The skills to work as a team member and as a provider of support services within a multidisciplinary health care system.
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1. What is a learnership? Learnerships were developed specifically to offer an opportunity to persons who were previously disadvantaged to equip themselves better and to develop their skills.Two categories of learners are relevant, namely 2. Who are involved in a learnership? |
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Partnership Invitation (1) |
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We believe that you are aware of CEFA as an organisation that strives to holistically improve the lives of people in Africa. We are a successful organization with a sound track record in the education and training of social auxiliary workers. This training is aimed at addressing the critical social issues that confront marginalized communities on a daily basis, thereby reducing their suffering and bringing holistic solutions to these communities in Africa.
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Continuing Education at Huguenot College is excited to announce the change of our company’s name. At a Directors meeting on 21 May 2009, the Board of Directors decided to change the company’s name to CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR AFRICA (CEFA). This change in name was necessary as we are currently opening up international opportunities to train in Africa. Although our name changes, we are even more committed to deliver excellent local and international training of high quality. The Board of Directors and the staff at CEFA invites you to visit our website on a regular basis as there will continuously be exciting news on our training programmes and training options.
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