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HOW TO DEVELOP AN LED STRATEGY
27 – 30 March 2012
Content:
Background:
The programme will give you the basics to understanding what ‘strategy’ is
and how an LED strategy will support LED interventions in your locality. It
will take participants through the process of developing an LED strategy and
will also help them to understand who the stakeholders are, what issues the
strategy needs to address and how to formulate the strategy. A range of
tools used to conduct a local economy assessment are presented. The
importance of using data and local research in formulating an LED strategy
is discussed including different sources and types of data, as well as how to
analyse these.
This Skills Programme is a building block
towards the LED qualification at NQF level 5
& is targeted at currently employed staff
working in the field of Local Economic
Development with the following purpose:
•
To promote the development of LED
related knowledge & skills
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To close identified knowledge & skills
gaps
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To
promote
the
professional
development of municipal staff.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the module participants will:
There are 6 Skills Programmes within the
LED Learnership. Successful completion of all
of these (which can be done in the space of a
year) will result in receiving full accreditation
for the LED Learnership at NQF level 5. It is
also possible to attend one of our
programmes & decide from there if you wish
to pursue the entire learnership. Each skills
programme is normally 4 days long.
 Understand the basics of LED, be able to identify LED initiatives in their
This
Skills
Programmes
will
build
knowledgeable & skilled employees who are
able to contribute to improved productivity &
efficiency within the local government
sphere. It will provide the means for current
employees to upgrade their skills & to
ultimately achieve a nationally recognized
qualification.
analysis for a locality, including the different techniques for collecting
information, and make selections of appropriate techniques for their own
locality.
 Understand the elements for successful implementation of an LED
strategy, including possible obstacles and budgeting and financial
requirements
Approach:
Audience:
Each skills Programme is highly interactive.
The facilitator will present concepts & guide
discussion,
but
participants
will
be
encouraged & expected to contribute to
group learning by linking the concepts
discussed with their own work experience.
Specific learning methods include short
PowerPoint
presentations,
group
work
exercises, case studies, & participatory
activities in plenary.
The course is principally aimed at officials who are working in Local
Economic Development (LED). However, as the material will be of interest
to a much broader audience anyone is free to attend as long as he or she
meets the entrance requirements. The language used for the training is
English.
locality & understand the sectors & institutions involved in LED.
 Understand the context and impetus for strategy development and
understand the general concept of strategy and strategic planning
 Be familiar with the different approaches to developing strategy, be able
to assess which approach best suites their area and why.
 Understand the broad principles, policies and elements of an LED
Strategic Framework
 Understand what needs to be undertaken in developing a situational
Entrance Requirements:
Participants who wish to be assessed must have Matric (FETC or equivalent
qualification), &/or 5 years of relevant work experience. Learners should
also be competent in Communication (NQF 4) & Computer Literacy (NQF 3).
For those who do not want to be assessed there are no entry requirements.
The LED Learnership at NQF level 5 was first
piloted by MXA in 2008. Since its start,
around 350 learners from different tiers of
government & organisations have been
involved in these skills programmes. MXA
also offers the LED Learnership at NQF 4 & 6.
Accreditation:
“The team from MXA are very thorough &
extremely knowledgeable. The programme
is very stimulating & has given me a
wealth of knowledge”
This skills programme is accredited by LGSETA and aligned to the following
unit standards:
 8662: Analyse and communicate workplace data. (5 credits).
 110494: Apply a range of research methodologies to support the
design and implementation of (a) local economic development
project(s) in own work context. (8 credits).
 110500; Set up a local database for a local economic development
project using an appropriate software package. (6 credits)
Participants who complete their assignments & are declared competent will
receive a certificate of competence & gain 19 credits towards the
qualification in LED at NQF Level 5.
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Important Information:
Venue:
The MXA training venue is at 195 Umhlanga Rocks, Durban North, KZN. Alternatively if there is a group of 15 or more
learners in your area interested in doing the training, we could run it at a venue that suits you. Please call us to
discuss the option that suits you.
Cost:
The cost to attend 1 skills programme is R5000 excl vat (this includes all learning materials, assessments and
moderations, lunches and teas during the training as well as learner support). If there are 3 or more people attending
from one municipality or organisation a discount of 10% is given. If you decide to sign up for the entire learnership
(i.e. 6 skills programmes) a discount of 10% is also given (though note that the former discount of 10% does not
apply) which is a total of R27 000 excl VAT. If you would like us to run this training in your municipality, district or
province (rather than attending training here in Durban) we can also do this at a greatly discounted rate. Please let us
know if you would like a quote for this.
Registration:
A maximum of 25 places is available. Payments to: Std Bank cheque account 051276577, Musgrave Rd Branch;
Reference: Surname/ organisation/ municipality/ dept. Please fax/ email a proof of payment. Upon
receiving your registration form you will be invoiced. Please note that payment must be received before the training
commences. If the learner cancels their registration within 2 weeks of the training the learner will be reimbursed their
fees. Cancellations within 1 week (7 days) of training will not be reimbursed and the full fee will be due.
Closing Date:
The closing date for registration forms is 1 week before the commencement of the training. Participants will
be notified on this day if the workshop is cancelled.
Contact:
Mbali Mngoma mbali@mxa.co.za Tel: 031 811 9975 Fax: 031 563 4334
Accommodation:
Limited accommodation at the venue is available at Tudor House Inn R600 per night (including dinner, bed and
breakfast). See www.tudorhouseinn.co.za, or call 031 811 5394 / 072 563 7621
Please note that we can also hold a workshop in your area catered around your specific needs.
Upcoming IDP (NQF 5) Training in Durban North
Facilitation & Change
management
8 – 11 May 2012
Preparing for LED
Implementation
12 – 15 June 2012
The workshop aims to equip participants with the communication and coaching skills to
facilitate successful participatory development initiatives. Both the facilitation and
coaching skills are discussed specifically in an environment of Local Economic
Development, yet anyone working, or interested in the field of development could
benefit from the training
The workshop looks at how public/private stakeholders and government organizations
can be organized such that they can promote economic activity in a locality, as well as
explores the need for funding to be the outcome of an organic LED process, and on the
variety of available resources that can be mobilised for LED.
Please note that we can also hold a workshop in your area catered around your specific needs.
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To register LED Training at NQF level 5, please fill in the following brief
form in full:
Name:
I would like to register for (please tick):
LED Strategy
The LED Learnership NQF 5
Title:
Organisation / Municipality:
Designation:
Work Postal Add:
Home Postal Add
Telephone:
Email:
Cell phone:
Fax:
Municipal Order Number:
ID Number:
VAT Number:
Highest Level of Education:
Special Dietary Requirements:
Please describe your previous LED Experience
Declaration of intent:
I understand that by filling in and signing this form I am committing to attend this 4 day skills
programme. I am/am not (please circle) doing this course for accreditation purposes.
Learner name:
Signature:
Details of person who will process payment:
Name & Designation:
Email:
Phone/fax number:
Details of the person authorizing ______________________________ (learner’s
name) attendance at this training:
Name & Designation:
Email:
Phone/fax number:
Signature: