Experiences and coping strategies of probation officers in fulfilling their role within the multi-stakeholder child justice system
- Authors: Ndwammbi, Thomani Freddy
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Probation officers
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/46437 , vital:39591
- Description: Probation officers, as social workers, play a central role in the child justice system. They are expected to collaborate with various stakeholders within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. They have to meet the various expectations of these stakeholdersthatincludepolice, prosecutors, lawyers and magistrates while ensuring the best interest of the children involved in the child justice system. Despite the important rolethat isplayed by probation officers in the system, there is a gap in literature on the experiences and coping strategies of probation officers in fulfilling their roles within a multi-stakeholder context. This was a qualitative study that was exploratory-descriptive and contextual in design. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed to identify probation officers who are working in Vhembe district, Limpopo and who have a minimum of two years working experience as probation officers. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the selected probation officers, and the data collected was analysed using thematic data analysis. The trustworthiness of the research process and the findings was enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. This research contributes to a greater understanding of probation officers’ experiences and coping strategies in fulfilling their role within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. Thestudy revealed that most probation officers experienced difficulties in fulfilling their role within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. They needed resources, supervisors who understand probation services and full support from the department and other child justice stakeholders. The study revealed various coping strategies that probation officers employed in order to cope with fulfilling their role. Probation Officers use personal resources as a coping strategy, draw support from their colleagues andregard job satisfaction as a coping strategy.
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- Date Issued: 2020
- Authors: Ndwammbi, Thomani Freddy
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Probation officers
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/46437 , vital:39591
- Description: Probation officers, as social workers, play a central role in the child justice system. They are expected to collaborate with various stakeholders within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. They have to meet the various expectations of these stakeholdersthatincludepolice, prosecutors, lawyers and magistrates while ensuring the best interest of the children involved in the child justice system. Despite the important rolethat isplayed by probation officers in the system, there is a gap in literature on the experiences and coping strategies of probation officers in fulfilling their roles within a multi-stakeholder context. This was a qualitative study that was exploratory-descriptive and contextual in design. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed to identify probation officers who are working in Vhembe district, Limpopo and who have a minimum of two years working experience as probation officers. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the selected probation officers, and the data collected was analysed using thematic data analysis. The trustworthiness of the research process and the findings was enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. This research contributes to a greater understanding of probation officers’ experiences and coping strategies in fulfilling their role within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. Thestudy revealed that most probation officers experienced difficulties in fulfilling their role within the multi-stakeholder child justice system. They needed resources, supervisors who understand probation services and full support from the department and other child justice stakeholders. The study revealed various coping strategies that probation officers employed in order to cope with fulfilling their role. Probation Officers use personal resources as a coping strategy, draw support from their colleagues andregard job satisfaction as a coping strategy.
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- Date Issued: 2020
Hybrid additive manufacturing platform for the production of composite wind turbine blade moulds
- Authors: Momsen, Timothy Benjamin
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Manufacturing processes -- Automation Production control -- Automation , Production management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MEng
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19091 , vital:28772
- Description: This dissertation discusses the application of additive manufacturing technologies for production of a large-scale rapid prototyping machine, which will be used to produce moulds for prototype composite turbine blades for the emerging renewables energy industry within the Eastern Cape region in South Africa. The conceptualization and design of three complete printer builds resulted in the amalgamation of a final system, following stringent theoretical design, simulation, and feasibility analysis. Following the initial product design cycle stage, construction and performance testing of a large-scale additive manufacturing platform were performed. In-depth statistical analysis of the mechatronic system was undertaken, particularly related to print-head locational accuracy, repeatability, and effects of parameter variation on printer performance. The machine was analysed to assess feasibility for use in the mould-making industry with accuracy and repeatability metrics of 0.121 mm and 0.156 mm rivalling those produced by some of the more accurate fused deposition modellers commercially available. The research data gathered serves to confirm that rapid prototyping is a good alternative manufacturing method for wind turbine blade plug and mould production.
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- Date Issued: 2017
- Authors: Momsen, Timothy Benjamin
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Manufacturing processes -- Automation Production control -- Automation , Production management
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MEng
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/19091 , vital:28772
- Description: This dissertation discusses the application of additive manufacturing technologies for production of a large-scale rapid prototyping machine, which will be used to produce moulds for prototype composite turbine blades for the emerging renewables energy industry within the Eastern Cape region in South Africa. The conceptualization and design of three complete printer builds resulted in the amalgamation of a final system, following stringent theoretical design, simulation, and feasibility analysis. Following the initial product design cycle stage, construction and performance testing of a large-scale additive manufacturing platform were performed. In-depth statistical analysis of the mechatronic system was undertaken, particularly related to print-head locational accuracy, repeatability, and effects of parameter variation on printer performance. The machine was analysed to assess feasibility for use in the mould-making industry with accuracy and repeatability metrics of 0.121 mm and 0.156 mm rivalling those produced by some of the more accurate fused deposition modellers commercially available. The research data gathered serves to confirm that rapid prototyping is a good alternative manufacturing method for wind turbine blade plug and mould production.
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- Date Issued: 2017
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