Selecting apprentices without an objective assessment often leads to training mismatches, high dropout rates, and wasted resources. The printing and packaging industry is rapidly evolving and ensuring that apprentices have the right technical and mechanical skills is critical for long-term success.
Printing SA has established industry-wide benchmarks for apprentice aptitude testing. Using the recognised Differential Aptitude Test (DAT-L), the association measure critical abilities that directly impact performance in technical roles, including:
– Non-verbal reasoning: problem-solving without relying on language.
– Calculations: numerical accuracy and speed, essential for technical precision.
– Spatial visualisation: understanding 3D layouts and machine operations.
– Mechanical insight: ability to grasp and apply mechanical principles.
By participating, a company can: select the right-fit apprentices – saving training costs and improving retention; place apprentices in the most suitable roles based on objective data; access industry benchmarks to compare and strengthen your workforce development strategy.
Printing SA would like to invite organisations to explore how these benchmarks can support smarter apprentice selection and long-term workforce growth in the printing and packaging sector.
For more info, please contact your regional chamber.
PRINTING SA
+27 11 287 1160
info@printingsa.org
http://www.printingsa.org
