Private learning providers previously suggested that we name and shame people who do not act honestly. Lynel mentioned in her stacks of communications that the QCTO will in future not allow accredited providers to help others. I posted a name and shame article on Skills Universe last week, which was probably removed because I never saw it and nobody responded to it. Mentornet always helped emerging providers because we feel that, seeing that they get the contracts, the least we can do is to provide them with quality training materials. Believe me, it does not make financial sense and the problems that it creates for you far outweigh the satisfaction that you get from helping others. This week we received the following email (names deleted for obvious reasons) from a learner who attended a course offered by Don Leffler (name intentionally added):

Dear Sir /Madam

I am ……………………………, Lecturer at ……….. TVET COLLEGE, ………… CAMPUS . In 2015 July from the 06,07,08,09, during school holidays we attended an Assessor training Course with my colleagues for ………. Tvet College , Venue: …………. Campus and it was presented by 2 ladies and up until now we have not yet received our certificates and there is no communication whatsoever. So I would like to check how far is the process of issuing us with the certificates. We have contacted our HR OFFICE and they said they have not received anything for the ASSESSOR only for MODERATOR.

Yours Faithfully ………………………………

We investigated the matter. Not only did  Don Leffler not pay us for the training materials that he purchased from us – he also never arranged assessment or verification, with the result that the learners are stuck with worthless certificates.

Now I agree with the QCTO – we will not help any learning providers who are not accredited in future.