What are Artisan Training Centres?
This training works with the women over the course of four months, supporting the women to form a cooperative and learn how to create and design demand-driven products to be sold in local and international markets.
There are various schools in South Africa that focus on skill acquisition training to become an artisan.
Below is a List Of Artisan Schools In South Africa
Artisan Training Institute
Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre
Artisan Development Academy
SEIFSA Training Centre
Bidvest Automotive Artisan Academy
Artisans Training – Johannesburg Institute of Engineering
Protech Training – Technical Skills & Artisan Training
Technotrain Artisan Training In South Africa
MSC Artisan Academy
What Are The Types Of Artisans?
– Artisans come in many types, examples are; Welders, Electricians, Fitters, Turners, Millwrights, Sheetmetal Workers, Boilermakers, Mechatronics, Mechanics, Toolmakers, Patternmakers, Bricklayers, Plumbers, Carpenters, Joiners, Shutterhands, Steel fixers, Glaziers, Plasterers, Tilers, Sound technicians, and Instrumentation and electronics technicians.
Where can I study to become an artisan in South Africa?
TVET College
Attend a TVET College
TVET Colleges offer qualifications such as the National Certificate (Vocational) and Nated (Technical) National Certificate courses that are linked to artisan trades. The duration of a course is dependent on the programme you register for. It can be anything from a semester to 3 years.
Which artisans are most in demand in South Africa?
There are countless trades that fall within the artisan field, but the top artisan trades in highest demand are: Bricklayers, Electricians, Millwrights, Boilermakers, Plumbers, Mechanics (including automotive), Diesel Mechanics, Carpenters and Joiners, Welders, Riggers, Fitter and Turners, Mechanical Fitters
Where can I train to be an artisan?
In order to become a qualified artisan and receive national recognition, learners must pass the trade test. This assessment can be completed at a National Trade Test Centre that is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations.
Is there a shortage of artisans in South Africa?
The National Development Plan has a set target of turning out 30 000 artisans per year by 2030, but current estimates suggest an average closer to 20 000, showing a shortage of what are categorised as “priority skills”.