The Western Cape Programme comprises of a continuation of the accredited programme (the TUPQ), the provincial programme, which includes provincial schools, PEP training and rollouts, educator’s forum, networking and support work. TRADE UNION PRACTICE QUALIFICATION (TUPQ): This qualification is accredited by ETDP Seta. Participants who complete the course and are competent will get an accredited […]
The Trade Unionist Qualification, previously known as the Trade Union Practice Qualification, has been replaced by the Occupational Certificate: Trade Unionist. This program aims to develop the skills and knowledge needed for effective trade unionists and worker representatives. It encourages participants to share their knowledge and experiences, which are essential for workers' education. This qualification […]
The objective of the Siyakhuluma seminars is to initiate and stimulate debate and explore different perspective on contemporary issues taking place locally as well as globally from a working-class perspective. The Siyakhuluma topics for 2024 will continue to focus on current political and labour issues, which will include book reviews and launches. The purpose of […]
Popular Education Practice Workshop programme is an education programme aimed at empowering shop-stewards, community, youth, gender activists who aspire to be trade union and community educators to acquire popular education and facilitation skills and approaches so they may be effective educators. It involves both theoretical and practical knowledge and applications. Aims To produce efficient and […]
This course aims to help administrators to develop an understanding of South African labour laws, and how to assist trade union members with legal issues in the absence of union officials. It builds on from the first block on basic administration that was conducted the previous year focused on basic administration in the union. Aims […]
The Provincial Education Programme is designed to deepen the education capacity and extend the educators’ reach by supporting worker educators to be able to serve others. In pursuing the DITSELA provincial strategy, the organization has scheduled needs analysis meetings in 4 provinces and provincial schools in the 4 provinces. Phase 1: Needs Analysis DITSELA is […]
This course seeks to help learners to be media literate and critical thinkers that would use media to their advantage as trade union media activists. Aims Critically engage with media in a global context Write opinion and analysis pieces for print media Use radio as an educational medium in support of trade union campaigns Formulate […]
This module seeks to lean away from applying law on the premises of opinion to that of a fact, within the standard of proof through the balance of probabilities. It further ensures that the learners are in a better position to use the law as the most important tool to organize the working environment. Aims […]
DITSELA will continue to deliver the Labour Law Skills programme, which is accredited with 20 credits. This module is taken out of the Trade Union Practice Qualification NQF Level 4 with 157 credits. The programme will be delivered in partnership with ETDP Seta and Department of Labour and Employment. It will be delivered in one […]
