Similar to World Energy Day Conference 2018 Presentation on Sustaining Energy Efficiency through Training and Capacity Building By Yolanda De Lange (20)
4. Limpopo Province,
South Africa
Median household income
USD160/m
Low levels of formal
employment due to the
former ‘homelands’ region
71% of population lives in
‘homelands’
High unemployment over
60%
1996 water and electricity
only at 30-35% of households
(of whole province)
Data 2015 ref REB provincial report
5. Green economy plan 2013
Assist LEDET with nurturing skills that can be lured back the Province
Green skills shortages in Province
Actively get youth participation in the energy industry
Youth employability and job creation
Enhance their career prospects
6. Background of the youth…
True upliftment
Originated from the Province of Limpopo
Be under the age of 35
Basic problem solving and calculator skills
A technical qualification/background preferably in the
disciplines of mechanical, electrical, industrial,
mechatronics, mining, chemical, or similar areas
Have completed their studies completely
7. Theory training pathway
ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS
DATA ANALYSIS
BUILDING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY AUDITING
M&VT-SA
INTERNATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
RPL FOR SA QUALIFICATION
Across all vertical industries
Personnelhierarchy
In-class
assignment
kick-offs
8. Practical training
Practical sessions matching the required
outcome
Matching the theory
Use equipment on actual site in the Province
Province benefits
Site benefit from the work done
Students benefit from the experience gained
Assignment completion at practical sites
9. Workplaces
Energy consultants, facilities management companies,
industry, etc
AEE Certified Professionals are the mentors
10-12 months industry work (should be 3 years)
Work must relate to theory / AEE Certification
syllabus towards work experience requirements for
those that pass the exam
10. Typical work tasks
recommended as a start
EnMS ISO 50001 implementation
Energy audits
Energy awareness activities
Low hanging fruit projects
Bill verification
Tariff modelling
Data collection and analysis
11. Mentorship visits
Bi-annual mentorship visits to learners and mentors
at host sites to inspect progress
Availability of trainer assistance at sites that
experience problems or requires equipment
Availability of trainer to provide answers to questions
and challenges experienced by learners
Quantifying initiatives and work completed by
learners in Rands and cents of energy efficiency and
savings achieved
12. OUTCOMES
Aligning to green
economy plan
Youth successes related to the green economy plan
6 passed their CEM exams – 3 CEMs and 3 EMIT
30% have jobs now
Capacity building and skills transfer achieved
Awareness around energy efficiency can be done
Energy retrofits can be implemented under supervision
Greening public buildings can be done up to a point
Capabilities in renewable energy
13. OUTCOMES
Aligning to green
economy plan
Not achieved
Provincial jobs still not created – jobs in other provinces
No energy companies in the Province yet
Youth would need to become entrepreneurs but require more
mentorship and additional soft skills upliftment
Procurement processes within government hinders job allocation to
small start-ups at this stage
Exams passrate remains low due to underestimation
The program ends… and then what
14. Why AEE
CERTIFICATION
Recognised in 105 countries
33,000+ Certifications held by well over
18,000 professionals worldwide
Competitors: Canada just under 2,000 and
Europe less than 500
16. Staying up to date
Networking and Conferences – SAEEC and in Africa
Kenya Chapter
UNIDO courses
Working in the industry
Presenting papers
Attending courses
Energy meetings
Win awards
Mentor students
17. Networking creates
opportunity
Getting the youngsters out to meet industry
at conferences/exhibitions
Opportunities to speak in public
Integrate into industry classroom settings to
learn from experienced candidates
Excursions to learn about actual applications
from experts
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20. Magnitude of administration
Learner screening and monitoring;
Workplace host site screening and monitoring;
Training syllabus alignment;
Trainer arrangements and contracts;
Accommodation and conferencing logistics and
communication for all;
Stipend and payroll management;
Learner registration and contracts;
Training coordination and facilitation
Examination, certification and assessment services
Practical sessions
21. Magnitude of administration
Mentorship and mentorship management;
Learner performance tracking;
Quantification of completed work;
Arranging and managing distribution of supplies and
equipment used by learners;
Arranging out of town travel and excursions;
Assistance to learners experiencing challenges with
accommodation, travel, financing, etc
Human resource, ethics and workplace readiness
Reports, financial audits and more reports
22. It does not happen without
challenges
Learner non-compliance with the requirements of the
program
AWOL from program for periods of time
Deadlines that are ignored
Disciplinary issues
Workplaces withdrawing at short notice
Distance travel costs for learners
Relocation costs for learners
Financial obstacles
Personal challenges due to background
Communication and peer pressure
23. Program protection
Full program introduction training and one-on-one
sessions
Documentation, documentation, documentation…
all for signature
Personal Particulars form
Fixed Term Employment Contract
Department of Labour Declaration Forms
Declaration of Disability Status Form
Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
Disciplinary Code
Leave Policy
25. Program protection
Ethical work confirmations
CEM Code of Conduct and Energy Ethics Undertaking
AEE rules for examinations, certification and renewal
requirements
Learner Acknowledgement of Responsibility
EWSETA Declaration of Authenticity when completing
assignments
EWSETA Appeals Policy on assignment assessment
results
EWSETA requirements of Portfolio of Evidence
submissions
26. Program protection
Employment and payment confirmations
Bank confirmation in the form of a bank stamped
letter/statement for payroll requirements
Learners may not change bank accounts during the
duration of the program
Certified copy of their ID
Copies of Drivers licenses
Latest CV with contactable references
Copies of qualifications
Income tax number or tax certificate
27. Benefits of good control
For learners:
security to the learner; employment security; rules and
regulations in which to operate; consequences clear
For the Workplace Host Sites:
burden or risk of HR matters with EnTF
For LEDET:
well-managed program; within the boundaries of the
law; protecting the integrity and credibility of
investment and reputation of the program
For EnTF:
assurances that all learners and workplaces receive fair
and appropriate labour relations services and human
resource management