WINETECH Technical Yearbook 2019

Employees/learners – Electronic CV.

(consumer) and public interest by ensuring that members perform to a known standard. The aim of the professional body is to: – Promote and build on the professional status of its members and recognise the expertise of those it represents. – Work closely with training bodies and tertiary institutions to ensure that qualifications provide the skills needed in the industry. – Provide a forum for networking between workers and the exchange of information and ideas. – Develop models of best practice. – Advocate on industrial issues. – Be a voice in the media about worker issues. – Provide professional development opportunities.

SOME TRAINING THAT WAS FUNDED: • V i t i c u l t u r e f a rmwo r ke r t r a i n i n g (57 farmworkers). • Assessor training (5 assessors). • Generic Management NQF Level 4 (10 employees). • Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice (bursary). • Garagiste short course (10 black-owned brands). INDUSTRY TOOLS 1. South African Wine and Brandy Learner Management System (LMS): Training audit tool The LMS is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of education.

WHO WILL BENEFIT BY USING THE LMS? Industry organisations – Accurately report on training. – Analyse training trends. – Inform education institutions. – Attract new entrants. Industry members – Find vetted training providers in each area. – Upskill employers. – Monitor trends. – Avoid training duplication. – Training dashboard. Training service providers – Advertise services to industry. – Upload any certification.

– Tracking of training. – Proof of employment.

NEW FEATURE: A WORKPLACE IN NEED OF A SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR (SDF) – We link employers to SDF’s available in their area. – For more information, visit the LMS website at www.sawineandbrandylms.info or email lms@winetech.co.za. 2. South African Wine Industry Professional Body (SAWIPB): Career development tool The professional body is established for the advancement of occupations, the promotion of knowledge and to protect the employer

– For more information, visit the SAWIPB website at www.sawipb.co.za or email info@sawipb.co.za.