How to become an ELSA User
​in 4 EASY STEPS

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Step 1: Register as a client
​Step 2: ELSA Administrator training
​Step 3: Administer ELSA Online or Offline
​Step 4: Interpret ELSA Reports

Step 1: Register as a client

ELSA Clients come on board following a standard registration procedure.

​Contact us to set this in motion.

Zerelde Uys 
Tel: 012 940 6319
Cel: 082 714 7043

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Step 2: ELSA Administrator training

The ELSA in-house team is trained in a two day intervention.
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Day 1: Assessment Administrators & Admin Support Staff
Administrators are prepared to use ELSA in a standardised environment.
Admin Support staff responsible for preparation for assessment, submission of scripts, receipt of reports and credit orders are trained hands-on to use the ELSA Online Admin System. 

Day 2: Report Interpreters
Trained to understand the diagnostic intelligence of the ELSA and to relate to the competencies and proficiencies required for purpose of use of the instrument.

Administrators are registered and certified to perform assessments. CPD points for registered HPCSA practitioners can be earned.
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Earn 12 CPD points (HPCSA)

ELSA User Training has been approved as a Continuing Professional Development Activity by the HPCSA. We are proud to announce the HPCSA approval of EOH & Kaleidoprax to award 12 CEU's at Level 1 to practitioners registered with the HPCSA. This applies to delegates attending both days offered, and who has successfully completed the assessment activities. This consists of a knowledge-based questionnaire, a report on the conducting of an assessment session, and demonstration of the ability to interpret two ELSA Diagnostic reports.
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2017: Training dates 

Pretoria venue:
25 & 26 July
22 & 23 August
26 & 27 September
24 & 25 October
21 & 22 November
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*Other locations on request

    Register for next ELSA Admin training

Step 3: Administer ELSA Online or Offline

Credits are ordered via Client online profile. Administrators are registered and certified to perform assessments with an ELSA Administrator Kit in hand.

Online e-ELSA

  1. Online e-ELSA access on RoleFit supported by Omnicor.
  2. e-ELSA is electronically accessed, but still needs supervision in a standardised environment.
  3. ​e-ELSA is electronically scored and reports available immediately.
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ELSA Paper & Pen (Offline)

  1. ELSA scripts are self-printed for paper-based assessments. Master copies available to registered clients.
  2. ELSA Paper & Pen (Offline) scripts are scanned and uploaded in ELSA Online Admin System.
  3. ​Scoring, grading and processing performed on-screen. Turn-around time: 24 hours (excluding week-ends). Bulk deliveries must be negotiated.

Step 4: Interpret ELSA Reports

ELSA Diagnostic Report Sample:
elsa__report_samples.pdf
File Size: 133 kb
File Type: pdf
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ELSA Diagnostic Reports provide:
1. Overall Literacy and Numeracy level at which the candidate demonstrates proficiency on the scope of NQF levels or equivalent grades.

​2. Diagnostic display of the strength of skills on the continuum constituting literacy. 

Implementation options

Ad hoc
  • A registered ELSA Administrator conducts a  1½ - 2 hour session for a group of up to 20 candidates at a quoted administration fee.
  • ELSA is priced per unit which includes scoring and individual report for print-out.
  • Feedback on group results available on request and per quotation.  
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In-house capacity
  • ELSA Administrators are trained by Kaleidoprax and licensed to administer the instruments.
  • Interpreters of results are trained to maintain quality of use and application.
  • ELSA is priced per unit including scoring & report provision
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Unlimited user license
  • An annual license fee for unlimited units can be negotiated for bulk use of e-ELSA.
  • ELSA Administrators and Result Interpreters are trained and licensed by Kaleidoprax in terms of license agreement responsibilities.