LAB assists managers to assess all employees on-the-job, assess prior learning, determine their ability levels, place them in appropriate training programmes and claim back mandatory levies and discretionary skills grants from their SETA.
The recommended LAB implementation programme provides useful guidance to managers in the preparation of their Skills Development Plans. LAB Administrators are trained by LTF in the preparation of IDP’s, and to advise and counsel employees in their career advancement.
The Learning Ability Battery (LAB) provides employers with an invaluable assessment tool which is accredited by SAQA. The LAB programme enables employers to assess the potential of applicants for recruitment, of existing employees for training, future development and promotion. It is also very useful for
Skills Audits, Potential and Talent Scouting.While LAB can be used as a stand-alone assessment tool, it is strongly recommended that organizations/companies integrate LAB as an essential element in their overall Skills Development Policies and Programmes.
Employers should also have written Human Resources Policies in place, including Conditions of Employment, Job and Person Specifications for each Job Category and a Promotion Policy.
