Africa Skills Trade Test Center Courses
Africa Skills provides a variety of accredited learning programs aimed at developing skills and building career paths. Here’s an overview of their offerings, apprenticeships, and funding options:
Accreditation and Skills Development Training:
Africa Skills is accredited as a Private Technical and Vocational Training College.
Their accreditation is monitored and audited by various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET).
Skills Development training provided by Africa Skills is an employer-provided opportunity for employees in the workplace.
Learnership Registration and Tax Incentives:
Upon registering a Learnership Agreement with a SETA, employers become eligible for tax incentives from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Programs Offered:
Business Skills Programmes: Includes Business Administration Services, Customer Care, DebtSAVVY, Equip – John Maxwell, Generic Management, HIV and Aids in the Workplace, New Venture Creation, Personal Leadership (Brightstar), The Leader, The Supervisor, Ward Councilor, and more.
Hospitality Programmes: Covers Accommodation Services, Au Pair with Flair, Clean Cleaning, Domestic Services.
Apprenticeships & RPL Programmes: Includes Welding, Electrical, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Carpentry.
Hairdressing: Offers comprehensive training in Hairdressing.
Artisan Training and Development:
Artisans are vital for the economy, and apprenticeships offer a combination of work and training for a nationally recognized qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows skilled laborers to gain recognition and certification.
The South African Government has marked Apprenticeship Development as a priority.
Apprenticeship and RPL Details:
Apprentice Candidates: 3-year contract with theoretical and practical training, culminating in a trade test.
RPL Candidates: For individuals with at least five years of relevant experience, involving gap training and a trade test.
Training Venues:
Training is conducted at the Thembalethu Training & Trade Test Centre in George, other offices in George and Vredenburg, hired premises, or in-house client premises.
Hostel accommodation is available for apprentices/students in Thembalethu.
Funding Options:
- Self-funding by individuals or employers.
- Learnerships and apprenticeships funded by SETAs.
- Skills Programmes funded by individuals, employers, or SETAs.
- Training funded by SETA based on Workplace Skills Plans.
- Bursaries where available.
For detailed information and to benefit from their skills development services, it is recommended to download the comprehensive information sheet from Africa Skills or contact them directly.
See Also :
- About Africa Skills Trade Test Center
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Contact Details
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Accreditation
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Online Application
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center RPL Candidates
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Training Venues
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Funding Options
- Africa Skills Trade Test Center Services
