Question

1.5 Differentiate between learnership and apprenticeship programmes. (10)

Answer 1

Learnerships are available mainly for skills that the government identifies as currently being scarce, which may vary from year to year. The programme may last for 12 – 18 months and is far more structured than an apprenticeship as it includes both academic and practical experience components while apprenticeships are programmes offered to learners who want to establish a career in a practical or technical field with the aim of becoming a certified Artisan. This is a work-based route that will lead to a qualification.