The purpose of this skills programme is to prepare a learner to operate as an employee and to complete daily tasks and activities in the workplace.
Workplace Essential Skills are used in every industry and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning other skills and enable employees to adapt to modern working practices and workplace change. Workplace Essential Skills are the core skills needed to continue learning and to complete daily tasks and activities at work.
Workplace Essential Skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life.
Workplace Essential Skills is a cross-sectoral skills programme designed for application across all industries. It supports learners entering or transitioning into the workplace by building the core competencies required in any working environment.
This foundational requirement ensures learners can read, write, and communicate clearly in English. Strong literacy supports understanding workplace instructions, safety procedures, and effective participation in the Workplace Essential Skills course.
This indicates the level of competency expected for learners, aligned with Grade 9 education and NQF Level 1 standards. Learners at this level have the basic literacy skills needed to navigate workplace tasks and communication effectively.