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Book Reviews: Pearson Higher Education New Titles
The third edition of Introduction to Human Resource Management: Fresh Perspectives has been significantly updated to include the latest trends impacting the way people work today. This book is aimed at first-year students registered for a qualification that requires a foundational understanding of Human Resource Management. It is an ideal complement to students studying towards businessrelated qualifications such as a Diploma in Management, a Certificate in Sales Management, a Certificate in Marketing, Communications Practice or a Diploma in Business Studies.
Authors: Lyle Markham, Jenika Gobind, Saajida Abdulla, Calvin Mabaso, Shamantha, Rajaram, Marie Uys Format: Paperback Extent: 428pp Management expert Peter Drucker argues that risk management – the ability to manage the unexpected – is as important as entrepreneurship and business skills in propelling economic growth. A society that is able to control and cushion against disaster is better able to deploy its resources towards economic and social advancement.
The target readership for this text includes students enrolled in risk management, safety management, financial management and insurance courses at university level as well as risk management professionals.
Community Psychology
Community psychology has emerged as a viable approach in response to these critiques, practicing cooperative principles of accountability and engagement in a sustainable manner that involves psychologists, community members and other relevant stakeholders. Against this backdrop, each chapter in Community Psychology contextualises community psychology practices in the South African context. Significant issues that are faced by local communities and therefore encountered by community psychologists, such as poverty, violence, substance abuse, racism, HIV/AIDS and genderbased violence, are discussed in depth.
Authors: BR Parry, M Florence, E Fouten, C Hermann, N Matamela, JK Moodley, VM Mpepo, TS Nkomo, DH Odendaal, BR Parry, JD Thwala, S Vasi, M Visser Format: Paperback Extent: 365pp
Risk Management (fifth edition)
Authors: AC Valsamakis, RW Vivian, GS du Toit, J Young Format: Paperback Extent: 416pp
Written by sociologists and academics located at universities and research institutions across South Africa, Sociology: Global and Southern African Perspectives is a theoretically informed and research-driven text that discusses classical sociological theories and decolonial theories, as well as providing extensive data, case studies and examples. Sociology: Global and Southern African Perspectives introduces the key themes, concepts and debates in sociology, and shows how the discipline can assist readers to analyse South African society in an increasingly globalised world.
Authors: JJ Macionis, L Hagemeier, M Bydawell, J De Wet, N De Wet-Billings, S Frade, O Katsaura, G Khunou, L Maisiri, R Matsehedisho, Z McDonald, L Plank, S Rama, S Spicer Format: Paperback Extent: 904pp
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AA Technical College –
getting the right tools for the future
Trained and skilled artisans are often the unseen heroes of many organisations although they are the cogs that keep companies on the road.
Without their skills many companies would not be able to keep their vehicles operational and their contribution to the bottom line is therefore immense. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of skilled artisans in the automotive industry with fewer people entering the profession than is needed.
To address this, the Automobile Association of South Africa NPC (AA) launched its Technical College which was awarded accreditation as a training provider on 21 June 2006, for the facilitation of the full learnership qualifications of Autotronics and Maintaining Vehicles as well as apprentice training in the trades of: Automotive Electrician, Automotive Engine Fitter, Diesel Fitter, Diesel Fuel Injection Technician, Diesel Mechanic and Motor Mechanic (accreditation number: 17-QA/ACC/0023/06).
“Skilled artisans play a crucial role in any company as they reduce down time and maintenance costs for businesses with big fleets. And, they are employable across a wide variety of industries from mining and agriculture to construction and transport. Many government departments also rely heavily on automotive artisans to keep their vehicles on the road,” says Werner Wandrey, National Technical Training Manager at the AA Technical College (AATC).
Since its inception in 2006, around 1 200 students a year have passed through the AATC’s learning centre, qualifying in a range of different disciplines.
“We train people to become automotive electricians, diesel mechanics, diesel fuel injection technicians, motor mechanics (petrol), diesel fitters and automotive engine fitters. When these students leave us, they leave with a nationally accepted and useful qualification, with which they will be a scarce resource in a competitive economy,” says Wandrey.
Two main streams of learning
There are two main streams of learning offered at the AATC: Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT) and learnerships that are NQF aligned. There are different courses within each of these streams.
“There are huge benefits to companies sending staff on these courses. The error ratio is reduced and the quality of work of the artisans who have been through our doors is markedly improved. There is great value in people attending these courses – not only for themselves personally but also for the companies who send them to us,” explains Wandrey.
AATC is an accredited training facility
Importantly the AATC is an accredited training facility and trade test centre. Accreditation has been awarded by the Department of Higher Education and The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). As such AATC can provide training for companies no matter which Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) skills levies are paid to.
Each of the courses offered at the ranges from between 18 months and four years with the artisans then leaving with a formal qualification.
“I think we understand the market extremely well and are teaching quality artisans here; after all, when they leave, they will say the AATC trained them, so we work hard to keep the highest standards,” he says.
And this hard work is paying off judging by the quality of clients who send their learners to the AATC for training. Among these are, OEM’s, Dealers, Groups and even the SME aftermarket.
AATC can be contacted on 086 133 3668 or email: aatrainingjhb@aasa.co.za
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