How To Get An Apprenticeship In South Africa

What Is An Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a system for training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study. Apprenticeships can also enable practitioners to gain a license to practice in a regulated occupation.

How To Get An Apprenticeship In South Africa?

Entry requirements for apprentices: The minimum age and educational qualifications for commencing an apprenticeship is 16 years of age, with a Grade 10 (Standard 8) pass however, a Grade 11 (Standard 9) or Matric (Standard10) pass with mathematics and science is preferable.

What is the requirements for apprenticeship?

APPRENTICESHIP ELIGIBILITY

  • be aged 16+ at the time of enrolment.
  • be a UK or European Economic Area (EEA), or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years.
  • not already be in full-time education at the point of enrolment.

Do you get paid for apprenticeship training in South Africa?

Apprenticeships are usually limited to technical trades and learners are forced to work out a fixed period of time before they can receive their qualification. Apprenticeships are job orientated, but learners earn a salary while they get an education.

Can anyone do an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are available for anyone of any age, in fact more than 50% of apprentices are over the age of 25! Apprenticeships themselves can be a fantastic way for you to retrain, change your career or develop in your current industry or profession, while being paid!

Who monitors apprenticeships in South Africa?

The QCTO In South Africa, apprenticeships are monitored by the QCTO. The National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB) oversees the quality assurance of apprenticeships on behalf of the QCTO.