The development and promotion of a skills-oriented life-style programme for a group of apprentices in the mining industry

• Main Author: Rijavec, Renate
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Life skills; Work - Social aspects; Industrial welfare
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13368

D.Litt.et Phil. (Social Work) === This study was conducted within the context of the Mining Industry. The empirical investigation involved 80 apprentice and three Lifestyle trainers based at the Goldfields Training Centre in Luipaardsvlei. The aim of this research was to: (i) Assess the applicability of R R Carkhuff's measurable model of human processing as a basis for a South African based Lifestyle programme. (ii) Research available material in respect of motivating the implementation of Wellness strategies within South African Corporations. (iii) Validate a Lifestyle programme and trainer material for the mining industry which is designed to positively impact apprentice productivity in respect of their living, learning and working life spheres. It was found that: (i) R R Carkhuff's human processing model of programme development and trainer training provided a solid foundation for an effective Lifestyle programme in the South African mining industry. (ii) The literature and research studies indicate that a preventative orientation in respect of employee development and pro-active measures are good financial investments.