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does not necessarily apply across individual sites, as it is dependent on the nature of programmesoffered.4.5.3 TRACKING AND EMPLOYMENTTracking information on learner employment after graduation is scarce. Six sites only reportedon this in relation to NQF-registered qualifi cations, with numbers ranging from just over 200subsequently employed learners for two sites, over 100 for one site, and below 100 for theremainder; the lowest number cited as fi ve learners. The main reasons given for lack of informationrelated to the relative newness of the NQF-registered qualifi cations. Another reason was the factthat many learners go on to do other courses elsewhere. There was acknowledgement from threesites that they do not have tracking systems in place.For non-NQF-registered qualifi cations, reasons given for lack of information noted the relativelyrecent establishment of many of the courses, and an acknowledged lack of tracking mechanisms.4.5.4 LEARNER SUPPORTLearner support information applied across all categories of programmes. An overview is given inFigure 9.Figure 9: Number of sites and forms of learner supportBefore enrolmentCareer guidanceFinancial supportInformation sessionsConsultationDuring programmes or coursesLibrary and study centre resourcesExcursionsExtra classesTutoringStudy skillsInductionGuest speakersLanguage programmesOn completion of programmes or coursesJob placementAlumni clubFollow up trainingInternship programmesExperiential learningCV writing and interview skillsAccess to job-seekers website26 sites19 sites22 sites1 sites20 sites15 sites23 sites23 sites16 sites2 sites2 sites1 sites11 sites3 sites8 sites1 sites2 sites2 sites1 sitesThe range here appears to support the positive comments made by evaluators on learner support.21