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Henk Volschenk
Training Supervisor
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Training Supervisor at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, adept at coaching and mentoring teams to enhance training delivery. Expert in curriculum design and compliance, successfully implemented innovative training programs that improved employee performance and engagement. Proven ability to assess needs and develop customized training solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Professional in field with robust history of providing comprehensive training and development programs. Known for driving team success and improving overall performance through tailored training initiatives. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving team requirements, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Training Supervisor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC)
10.2016 - Current
- Managed a team of trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality training sessions across all departments.
- Coached new hires during their onboarding process, accelerating their integration into the company culture and work environment.
- Established a culture of continuous learning by implementing regular learner and facilitator feedback loops and performance evaluations.
- Co-operated with company senior management to determine employee training needs and ensure ongoing capacity building of employees.
- Conducted regular training needs assessments for students and staff to identify areas needed for further development, proactively addressing potential performance issues before they impacted productivity.
- Optimized budgets for all training activities by negotiating vendor contracts and seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Researched, designed and created engaging training content that catered for all learning styles, improving overall knowledge acquisition among students.
- Integrated technology resources into courses to diversify instruction.
- Compiled and updated company's policies, procedures and compliance standards to ensure Global Wind Organization (GWO), ISO 9001 and Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) accreditation.
- Instituted and managed QCTO training programs for a number of Occupational Certificate Skills sets like Wind Turbine Service Technician (WTST) and Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician (SPVST) including part qualifications from accreditation application to course delivery and assessment.
- Instituted and managed training programs for a number of Skills Programs like Renewable Energy Workshop Assistant and Workplace Essential Skills from accreditation application to course delivery and assessment.
- Instituted and managed GWO training programs for a number of WI NDA Certificate Skills sets like Basic Safety Training (BST) and Basic Technical Training (BTT) from accreditation application to course delivery and assessment.
- Participated and delivered meaningful insight and subject matter expertise on design and compilation of QCTO qualification curricula such as WTST, SPVST and Renewable Energy Workshop Assistant.
- Participated and delivered meaningful insight and subject matter expertise on the design and compilation of the national External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) for the QCTO Occupational Certificate: Wind Turbine Service Technician.
- Managed the logistics of on-site and off-site training events, ensuring seamless delivery and optimal resource allocation.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing training initiatives using key performance metrics, making data-driven adjustments when necessary.
- Developed strategies for integrating technology into training programs, maximizing engagement while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Leveraged industry best practices in instructional design to create compelling, outcome-focused course material for both online and classroom settings.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
- Collaborated with funders and industry partners to identify skills gaps and develop customized training interventions accordingly to capacitate institutions for example TVET Colleges (such as Northern Cape Rural TVET College, East Midlands TVET College, Boland College) to expand their training offerings to include renewable energy training courses.
- Formulated competency maps for various roles within the organization to assess current skill levels and determine future training requirements.
- Partnered with company senior management to align talent development initiatives with organizational goals, fostering a workforce equipped for success in a competitive market landscape.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their own professional growth by providing them with self-paced learning resources and individualized coaching support.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training.
Learning and Development Consultant
Belmet Marine
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Reported on ROI based on pre- and post-training behaviors, metrics and skills assessments.
- Delivered impactful training sessions utilizing diverse instructional techniques and multimedia tools.
- Authored course materials such as video scripts, participant guides and job aids.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time-to-competence for new hires.
- Implemented competency-based assessment methods to measure skill acquisition and progress accurately.
- Enhanced employee skillsets by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Fostered collaborative learning environments by facilitating group activities and discussions.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
Technical Training & Learning Development Officer
Southey Contracting: Offshore Division
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Established, managed and steered the company training department.
- Managed, updated and maintained the company weekly, monthly and annual training matrix.
- Designed and implemented a company induction process for new employees.
- Managed, designed and delivered a number of national and international training events
(Painters, Blasters, Scaffolders etc). - Sourced, selected and collaborated with external national and international training providers.
- Acted as appointed Skills Development Facilitator for the company.
- Liaised with other business units for the company’s Work Skills Plans (WSP), Annual Training Reports (ATR) submissions and receipt of Sector Education Training Authority (SETA) grants.
- Liaised with the Bureau de Veritas and represented the company during ISO 9001 site inspections and verifications.
- Liaised with the American Bureau of Standards Surveyors for the training and coding of welders for offshore work.
- Dealing with international standards bodies such as LEEA and WJTA for company registration and approval.
- Designed and wrote practical assessments for machinery on site.
- Screened and skills tested new company applicants.
- Chaired and led the company’s training committee.
- Interviewed employees, performed needs analysis, managed their individual Portfolio building and recommended training events for the closing of skills gaps.
- Designed and wrote learning materials for of learning events to capacitate employees on the use of on-site machinery inclusive of PowerPoint presentations and theory summative assessments and performance assessments .
- Maintaining and updating of machinery operator lists.
- Designed and drafted of policies, training documentation.
- Managed the logistics management of the training department.
- Managed the administrative management of the training department.
- Monitored and evaluated the service delivery of external training providers.
- Drafted quarterly training reports and strategies for the Managing Director for Divisional Board Meetings.
Staff Officer 3: FETD (WO2)
SA NAVY
01.1981 - 03.2014
- Managed and advised on all technical training.
- Quality assured all technical training from Human Resources perspective.
- Designed, compiled and presented prescribed learning opportunities.
- Conducted assessments of Learning Opportunities.
- Conducted moderation of assessments.
- Compiled and submitted course administration.
- Submit Assessment Tool changes to Training Support Command Office.
- Performed prescribed Human Resource Management Activities and Career Management Support Administration for subordinates.
- Performed prescribed Logistic Management Activities.
- Performed prescribed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Activities.
- Performed prescribed Financial Management Activities.
- Performed prescribed Operational Management Activities.
- Performed prescribed Information Management Activities
- Designed and built mechanical Trade Test equipment.
- Setup trade Test workshop.
- Designed and compiled Trade Test documentation and assessment tools.
- Arranged and monitored Trade Test work-up in terms of merSETA curriculum.
- Conducted Trade tests for selected candidates in terms of merSETA curriculum.
- Chaired and led the company’s Post Learning Opportunity meetings.
- Interviewed learners as part of a pre entry board to determine compliance with pre entry requirements.
- Designing of PowerPoint presentations for Human Resources Director.
- Compiled reports for the Directors and Officer Commandings.
- Coached and mentored learners.
- Designed and implemented learner logbooks.
Education
No Degree - Virtual Reality
GIZ
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Management Development Program (NQF 5)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Solar Photovoltaic
MaxxSolar
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Wind Turbine Technology
Ecology Management: Denmark
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Project Management (NQF 8) - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch: Business Schools
Cape Town 04.2001 -
No Degree - Marine Engineer Charge Cert: Shore (NQF 5)
SA NAVY
Cape Town 04.2001 -
National Diploma in Education: Workplace Learning - Adult Education (NQF 6)
University of The Western Cape
Bellville 04.2001 -
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (NQF 4)
SA NAVY
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
Train-the-trainer
Interests
Music
Outdoor activities
I enjoy camping, boating and fishing and spending quality time with my family in the outdoors.
Timeline
Training Supervisor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC)
10.2016 - Current
Learning and Development Consultant
Belmet Marine
09.2015 - 03.2016
Technical Training & Learning Development Officer
Southey Contracting: Offshore Division
04.2014 - 09.2015
No Degree - Virtual Reality
GIZ
04.2001 -
No Degree - Management Development Program (NQF 5)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -
No Degree - Solar Photovoltaic
MaxxSolar
04.2001 -
No Degree - Wind Turbine Technology
Ecology Management: Denmark
04.2001 -
Project Management (NQF 8) - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch: Business Schools
04.2001 -
No Degree - Marine Engineer Charge Cert: Shore (NQF 5)
SA NAVY
04.2001 -
National Diploma in Education: Workplace Learning - Adult Education (NQF 6)
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (NQF 4)
SA NAVY
04.2001 -
Staff Officer 3: FETD (WO2)
SA NAVY
01.1981 - 03.2014
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