| Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA's) have been established in terms of the Skills Development Act and as from 1 April 2000, will be responsible for disbursement of the training levies payable by all employers. These levies will be collected by the South African Revenue Service via the Department of Labour, and are to be disbursed through a management system motivated by skills requirement assessment and monitoring. |
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- Is provided subject to validation and quality assurance;
- Meets agreed standards within a national framework;
- Ensures that new entrants to the labour market are adequately trained, and;
- Acknowledges and enhances the skills of the current work force.
The Personal Care chamber comprises the following industries:
- Hairdressing
- Cosmetology and beauty including beauty therapy
- Funeral directors, embalming and other funeral services.
Skills required in the industry
This industry requires cosmetology, technology, hairdressing, communication and funeral direction skills.
Legislation governing the industry
- SAQA Act
- Skills Development Act
- Skills Development Levy Act
- National Small Business Act
- Adult Basic Education and Training Act
- Higher Education and Training Act
- Further Education and Training Act
- Public Finance Management Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Companies Act.