Journey to Professionalism STAFFING INDUSTRY RECOGNISED AS A PROFESSION BY SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)

Journey to Professionalism STAFFING INDUSTRY RECOGNISED AS A PROFESSION BY SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)

Why Professionalism? Broad characteristics defining a profession: Recognised by specialised learning required Requires a defined, common body of knowledge to practise Should have a national professional association Must have a code of conduct/ethics Must have a certification programme Business Case: Demand for education & training increasing in all sectors Industry becoming increasingly complex Need to meet expectations & demands of market place

Professional is not a label you give yourself: it s a description you hope others will apply to you.

Qualification vs. Designation QUALIFICATION Conferred by registered education body Certificate proving competence of a specific body of knowledge Can never be taken away Currency of knowledge lapses DESIGNATION Awarded by registered professional body Stipulated criteria including workplace experience, qualification and commitment to Code of Ethics Can be revoked Dependent on maintaining currency of knowledge via CPD

Professional Designation Requirements Stipulated by SAQA Aligned to global best practice & legal requirements AWARDING CRITERIA RETENTION CRITERIA Academic Qualification registered on NQF Practical Workplace Experience (pre, post or integrated) Board Exam Code of Conduct Disciplinary Process (linked to Code of Conduct) Continuous Professional Development Fees COMPULSORY COMPULSORY OPTIONAL COMPULSORY COMPULSORY COMPULSORY COMPULSORY NQF 5 and NQF 7 Employment Services qualifications registered CHE, developed in conjunction with WITS Enterprises. Also engaging with MT Solutions regarding RPL and full qualification processes for NQF 4 and NQF 5 HR qualification

Journey to Professionalism 1981 Tiered 2010 Open to all IPSC Entrance Exam 2010 Compliance driven APSO only 2013 SAQA recognition 3 designations Qualifications pending Professional Recognition

Professional Recognition APSO formally recognised by SAQA in 2013 Individual professional registration of APSO opens Three (3) professional designations registered Entry Level Individual Staffing Practitioner (ISP) Mid Level Individual Staffing Professional (ISPr) Senior Level Individual Staffing Master (ISM)

Who qualifies? Anyone who works in the staffing industry or who is responsible for recruitment in-house.

Staffing Career Pathway Experience Qualification Commitment to Code Currency of Knowledge Dynamic. You can enter at any point, providing you meet the criteria Individual Staffing Practitioner (ISP) Individual Staffing Professional (ISPr) Individual Staffing Master (ISM)

Aimed at entrants to the staffing industry INDIVIDUAL STAFFING PRACTITIONER AWARDING CRITERIA Qualification Staffing experience Assessment Commitment CPD (Annual) REQUIREMENT Matric / NQF4 Min 6 months Entrance Exam Code of Ethics 30 points Fees: Individual Staffing Practitioner (ISP) First Year (includes assessment & first year s membership) R600 ex VAT Annual Membership R450 ex VAT

Aimed at experienced consultants in the staffing industry INDIVIDUAL STAFFING PROFESSIONAL 1 AWARDING CRITERIA REQUIREMENT Qualification Matric / NQF4 Staffing experience Min 5 years Assessment Commitment CPD (Annual) Board Exam Code of Ethics 30 points 2 AWARDING CRITERIA Qualification Staffing experience Assessment Commitment REQUIREMENT NQF 5 (relevant) Min 3 years Board Exam Code of Ethics Individual Staffing Professional (ISPr) Fees: CPD (Annual) 30 points First Year (includes assessment & first year s membership) R850 ex VAT Annual Membership R550 ex VAT

Aimed at most experienced/skilled in the staffing industry INDIVIDUAL STAFFING MASTER AWARDING CRITERIA Qualification Staffing experience Assessment Commitment CPD (Annual) REQUIREMENT NQF7 (relevant) Min 10 years Research Report & Panel Interview Code of Ethics 30 points Individual Staffing Master (ISM) Fees: Assessment (includes Panel) Annual Membership R3000 ex VAT R3000 ex VAT

What you do with your billable time determines your current income but what you do with your non-billable time determines your future.

Time to Commit

Commit to Lifelong Learning Dynamic industry like staffing requires constant updates to ensure compliance Increase level of expertise to add value DATA INSIGHT VALUE Prove your commitment to professionalism and personal development by achieving the required Continuous Professional Development (CPD) does not have to be APSO specific, just relevant

Why CPD? Webinars Currency of Knowledge Workshops Reading Enterprise Development Coaching Industry Service S e m i n a r s CV Personal Growth Mentoring Networking E-learning Publishing Quizzes Skills Development Increased expertise 1 CPD point usually equates to 1 hour of learning/activity

Be Accountable Pledge to work in strict accordance with the APSO Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice Live up to your promises in respect to customer service => clients and candidates Be accountable to APSO in the event of a complaint or dispute Designation can be revoked in the case of serious breach of the Codes

Be rewarded for your commitment to the industry. Gain recognition for your qualification, experiences and expertise. ACHIEVE RECOGNITION

Stand out from your competition! Let clients and candidates know why you should be their first choice recruiter. DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF

Make yourself more attractive to potential employers and increase your opportunities for personal career development. INCREASE YOUR MARKETABILITY

With increased expertise, formal qualification and continuous professional development you re going to be able to make more placements, more often. BILL MORE!!

Professional status Staffing resources Regular updates from APSO to ensure that you have the right info, at the right time Ethics/Dispute assistance Networking Opportunities Discounted training, events & personal development Online learning platform including free resources BENEFITS

Proud to be a Staffing Professional! The path to professionalism means holding myself to high personal ethics, challenging myself to grow, continual learning, being dedicated, passionate and working daily towards excellence.

Application & Assessment Process Apply Online Create Profile Upload Docs Application Approved Pay Fees Complete Assessment Sign commitment to Code Submitted to Prof Registration Committee for recognition Awarded professional designation Maintain good standing & CPD Renew registration annually

PHASE IN PERIOD: TAKE ADVANTAGE!! What? Valid only for first level designation, i.e. ISP When? Phase-In period ends 30 June 2014 Who? Anyone who has previously been found competent on any of the following skills programmes: APSO Entrance Exam ISPC Embedded Knowledge Skills Programme (2009) NQF4 Labour Recruitment qualification How? If you pass our Compliance Questionnaire (75%) then you will not have to re-write the new APSO Entrance Exam & can be assessed for ISP designation Cost? R250 ex VAT (first year s membership fee)

On your marks...get set...go! 1Apply online www.apso.co.za complete the application form and provide the relevant documentation so that you can be assessed against the designation awarding criteria. 2Once you've been assessed, signed your commitment to workin accordancewiththeapsocodeof Ethics,andpaid your membership fee you'll be awarded your designation, feelfreetoaddittoyourbusinesscardandemailsignature and proudly tell your clients, colleagues and candidates about your new professional status. 3Maintain your professional designation by ensuring strict adherence to the APSO Code of Ethics and improving your currency of knowledge by achieving the required CPD points in each annual cycle.

Visit Us & Register Today! 0861 42 62 82 Peta Broomberg lovestaffing@apso.co.za