The Construction Education and Training Authority

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) was established in April 2000 by way of the Skills Development Act.Its primary objective is strategically to influence the course of training and skills development by ensuring that all training reflects current sectoral needs and requirements of the construction sector . Various skills projects and learnerships aim to develop a pool of skilled and motivated construction workforce whose skills are recognised and valued in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

In accordance with the CETA's quality driven philosophy, standards are rigorously adhered to. CETA is accredited as an Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) by the South African Qualifications Authority ( SAQA). This ETQA status authorises CETA to accredit and monitor the delivery of training by Accredited Training Providers. CETA does not offer training itself. One of the tasks of CETA is to ensure that people who have acquired skills but do not have the required qualifications, participate in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment process. This will enable them to compete for positions or jobs that require some form of qualification.

To ensure that these deliverables are effectively implemented and sustained funding is made available from the Skills Levies paid by employers to the South African Revenue Services (SARS). Funding is available to employers in the form of Grants or Project Funding .

Adequacy of representation within the sector is ensured through the formation of three sub-sectors. These are Construction Building & Civils, Materials Manufacturing and Built Environment (Professionals & Consultants) each sub sector is represented by a standing committee reporting directly to the Authority on matters pertaining to the reliant sub sector.

In support of our philosophy to grow the construction industry, the CETA is committed to partnerships with relevant stakeholders whose expertise and experience offer guidance to the CETA's strategic direction that is underpinned by its Business Plan, Constitution and Sector Skills Plan. The Sector Skills Plan (SSP) is the blueprint that determines the skills gap in the different sub-sectors. Annual reviews of the current SSP are conducted. Some input has been achieved in validating the status of the sub-sectors regarding training matters or expertise required within the sub-sectors.

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