Correctional Services Learnership Application form 2023/2024… How to apply, requirements, and application closing date 2023.
An Application is invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Correctional Services Learnerships Program 2023. We always have details on the latest Learnerships for you.
Interested applicants can apply for the Correctional Services Learnerships programme 2023 provided they qualify and meet the requirements.
Correctional Services Learnership Application form 2023 Application Procedures | Detail
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Correctional Services Learnership Requirements
There are certain requirements for being accepted into this learnership:
Minimum Requirements
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be in possession of a Standard 10/Grade 12 Certificate; or
- Be in possession of a Further Education and Training Certificate NQF (Level 4); or
- Have successfully completed the National Certificate in Vocational Studies (NQF Level 4)
Other Requirements
- You must be between the ages of 21 and 35 years
- Applicants must not have a criminal record (if you have a criminal case pending against you, you must provide all the details when applying.)
- You need to have a strong character
Preference will be given to applicants who have additional qualifications such as a Trade or Occupational-based Certificate, Diploma, or Degree related to Security/Corrections.
Any such additional qualifications will not be considered in the payment of the stipend paid to learners during the learnership or for further salary/wage purposes.
The FET Certificate in Corrections Services Learnership in DCS
This is outcomes-based learning, and the learnership is based on a legally binding contract between the learner, the employer, and the service provider.
The Learnership Programme is for a period of one year (12 months) and consists of:
Theory
About 30% of the training will consist of theory. This instructional training will take place at an accredited DCS college that will be specified by the Department.
- Theoretical training will include intensive instruction on firearms, self-defense and physical training.
- This training is compulsory and means that you will stay at the Training College on a full-time basis.
- Successful applicants receive free accommodation, meals, a uniform (field wear and a tracksuit), and all training materials during the training period.
Workplace Training
The remaining 70% of the training will be practical workplace (on-the-job) training which will take place at the Correctional and Social Reintegration Centres/Units.
- This part of the training will include duties connected to the rehabilitation and provision of security to offenders.
- Learners continue to receive a monthly stipend during this part of the training but are responsible for their own accommodation, meals, and transport
- The Department of Correctional Services does not pay a housing allowance, housing subsidy, pension fund, medical aid, danger allowance, or overtime during a learnership.
Once the learner has successfully completed both the theoretical (instructional) and practical (workplace) phases, submitted a final Portfolio of Evidence (POE), and has successfully undergone external verification by SASSETA, a FET Certificate in Corrections Services NQF 4 will be issued.
The learnership contract is a legally binding contract and any irregularity or violation of the terms of the agreement will be dealt with by the Department of Correctional Services in accordance with Sections 17 and 18 of the Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998.
Correctional Services Learnership Application Process
How to Apply
In order to apply for the FET Certificate in Corrections Services Learnership, you must complete an application form in your own handwriting.
How to get the Correctional Services Forms?
- You can get the Application for Admission to a Learnership in DCS form from any Correctional Services Office, or you can download it from the Department of Correctional Services website.
- The e-DCS website is www.dcs.gov.za under the Forms Tab
- Once you access the website, look at the top or bottom for the link that says “Forms” and click on it. Then click on the Internship/Learnership Application Forms link.
- Click on the Learnership Application Form link and the form will automatically download to your computer
- When applying for the learnership make sure that you specify the learnership post that you are applying for (e.g. DCS Corrections Service Learnership: Gauteng Region: Leeuwkop (Ref GP02)
- Make sure that you sign the application form yourself
- Attach certified copies of your certificates and Identity Document (these copies must have been certified within the last 3 months – you can get this done at any Police Station)
Correctional Services Learnership 2023 Closing Date
Please Note:
- Application forms that are late or unsigned will not be accepted
- Photocopied forms will not be accepted
- Faxed or e-mailed forms will not be accepted
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