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INSOUTH AFRICA

ARTISANSHIP

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INDEX

1. WHAT IS AN ARTISAN…………………………………………………………… 2 2. HOW TO BECOME AN ARTISAN…………………………..…………………… 2 3. PATHWAYS TO BECOMING AN ARTISAN…………………………………….. 5 4. ARTISAN TRADES………………………………………………………………... 7 5. PUBLIC TVET COLLEGES IN SOUTH AFRICA……………………………… 11

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1. WHAT IS AN ARTISAN?

It is a person who has been certified as competent to perform a listed trade in accordance with the Skills Development Act 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). These trades include Boilermaker, Carpenter, Chef, Diesel Mechanic , Electrician, Hairdresser etc. For a list of all the artisan trades please refer to page 6 (ARTISAN TRADES).

2. HOW TO BECOME AND ARTISAN

The Department of Higher Education and Training through the National Artisan Moderation Body has come up with seven simple and practical steps to becoming a fully qualified artisan.

The 7-steps are: Step 1: Career Management Step 2: Fundamental and Vocational Theory Step 3: Learner Programme Registration and Funding Step 4: Occupational Knowledge and Practical Training Step 5: Workplace Training Step 6: Trade Testing Step 7: Trade Quality Assurance and Certification READ MORE……………. Step 1: Career Management Grade 9 is a pivotal grade determining your career as this is the time you make subject choices. In order to make a good subject choice you must know what career path you want to follow. Before thinking about how you are going to be an artisan, the first and foremost thing is know what you want to do based on your abilities, interests or community needs Whatever the reason is for you to want to pursue artisanship, the most important thing to know is what you want to do. (Know everything about your intended career).

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Step 2 - Fundamental and Vocational Theory Vocational education is a very important part of artisan qualification. This is an education that prepares people for a specific trade, craft and careers at various levels from trade, craft, technician or a professional position. This is the preparatory theoretical knowledge of a trade that serves as the building block of your chosen artisanal study field. As an example, you have to know the K-53 road rules and pass your learner’s licence before going for a road test which in this case is the practical trade test. Step 3 - Learner Programme Registration and Funding The next step to becoming a qualified artisan is to find a workplace, training college or approved employer that will enter into a learning programme agreement and contract with you. In the last section of the booklet you can find a list of all the TVET Colleges for reference. The learning programme agreement and contract will be an agreement among the employer, the learner and an accredited training provider. A relevant SETA facilitates and registers the agreement and contract for the duration of the artisan learning programme. As discussed in the Career Management section earlier, the funding will be dependent on the contract offered. It is your duty to ensure that you get the best deal that will not have negative effects on your current and future financial wellness. Step 4 - Occupational Knowledge and Practical Training Occupational knowledge and practical learning should be specific to the chosen artisan trade and may be offered by various training providers. The availability of the specific training depends on what the provider is accredited for. The training offered is very specific to the chosen trade and may include things like fault finding, manufacturing, repair, servicing, mathematics, sciences and drawing where needed. Combining occupational knowledge and practical training means that you will get real-work experience whilst learning. That is one of the many advantages of artisanship. By the time you graduate, you are already experienced unlike someone coming from a university.

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Step 5 - Workplace Training For workplace learning, you will need a mentor, workplace, work site and a subject matter expert. Mentor: is a person who is qualified in your trade, who will work with you to assist and guide you to successfully complete the structured work experience component. Work place: is a fixed location where you apply both skills and knowledge in an integrated manner to produce, maintain or deliver a service or product for an organisation. Work site: Is a movable or temporary location where you apply both skills and knowledge to produce maintain or deliver service or product. Subject Matter Expert: is someone who has successfully passed a trade test in the Specific trade/ or has completed his or her apprenticeship. The workplace learning process is known as the "on the job" learning process that allows you to gradually re-learn what you learnt in the practical learning process but applied in a real workplace. Step 6 - Trade Testing and Recognition of Prior Learning Once you have successfully completed the occupational knowledge, practical and workplace learning, the Skills Development Act requires you to take an external Trade Test before you can be certified as a qualified artisan, irrespective of the route or pathway of learning you used. Step 7 – Quality Assurance and Certification Through all the steps quality is checked and is an on-going process. It is therefore not an isolated activity focusing on the final external summative assessments or trade testing only, but is implemented right from the qualification development, learner selection, accreditation and delivery processes.

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3. PATHWAYS TO BECOMING AN ARTISAN

In order for one to become an Artisan there are several pathways in which they can

choose from and gain all the necessary knowledge and experience required.

Below we have listed all the possible pathways that one can choose from:

• NCV Route/Nated Courses

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Apprentice

ARPL

NCV /VOCATIONAL ROUTE (Level2 - Level4)

· The minimum requirements are to have at least grade 9 for one to be able to

enrol for a National Certificate: (NCV) at any TVET College in the country. · The courses take 3 years to complete and they start from Level 2 – 4 (Level 4

is Vocational Matric).

· Once you have completed Level 4, you need to work in the industry you have

studied for 18-36 months to meet minimum requirements to gain access to a

Trade Test.

NATED COURSES (N1 - N6)

· The minimum requirements are to have grade 12 and have passed both

Mathematics and Physical Science at 50% or higher.

· It is advisable to start your Nated courses from N2 (as this involves Trade

Theory).

· Student who have not passed Mathematics and Physical Science with the

necessary minimum requirements will commence from N1.

· The duration for each level is three months (trimester).

· Once you have completed N6, you need to work in the industry you have

studied for 18-36 months to meet minimum requirements to gain access to a

Trade Test.

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APPRENTICE ROUTE

A learning programme in respect of an officially listed trade, which includes a trade-test in

respect of that trade. During this process an Apprentice would work under the guidance and

supervision of a qualified artisan.

The candidate needs to have a minimum qualification of Grade 9 or N2 Certificate in the specific Trade they want to pursue a career in. Their training will include a combination of theory and on the job training. The duration of an Apprenticeship varies from 18 to 36 months. Once a candidate has gathered enough on the job training combined with theoretical knowledge, they then gain access to do a Trade Test.

ARPL

What is Recognition of Prior Learning? Recognition of Prior Learning” is a process whereby people’s prior learning can be formally recognized in terms of registered qualifications and unit standards, regardless of where and how the learning was attained. RPL acknowledges that people never stop learning, whether it takes place formally at an educational institution, or whether it happens informally. The minimum requirements needed are one to become an Artisan through the ARPL process are as follows:

· The minimum age that one should be is 19 years or older, · You also need to have work in the specific trade for a minimum of 36 months · There are no specific educational requirements needed, but candidates who

have any form of educational background should produce such.

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ARTISAN TRADES

Below is a list of all the Artisanal Trades that one can pursue a career in

TRADE

Chef

Hairdresser

Bricklayer

Stonemason

Refractory Mason

Carpenter and Joiner

Carpenter

Joiner

Wall and Floor Tiler

Plasterer

Glazier

Plumber

Gasfitter

Pipe Fitter

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Refrigeration Mechanic

Painter

Vehicle Painter

Moulder

Welder

Fitter-Welder

Sheet Metal Worker

Boiler Maker

Metal Fabricator

Structural Plater

Rigger

Blacksmith

Toolmaker

Gunsmith

Locksmith

Patternmaker

Die Sinker

Metal Machinist

Fitter and Turner

Saw Maker ad Repairer

Automotive Motor Mechanic

Motorcycle Mechanic

Automotive Engine Mechanic

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Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Aircraft Structures Worker

Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Mechanical Fitter

Diesel Fitter

Small Engine Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Tractor Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic

Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer

Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer

Scale Fitter

Musical Instrument Maker and Repairer

Gold Smith

Diamond and Gemstone Setter

Glassmaker

Optical Mechanic

Sign Writer

Engraver

Pre-press Technical Worker

Electronic Originator

Gravure Cylinder Preparation Technician

Process Engraver

Printing Machinist

Screen Printer Paper Sheet fed offset Lithography Technician Metal Sheet fed offset Lithography Technician

Monoblock offset Machine Mechanic

Roll Label Machine Technician

Heatset Rotary offset Lithography Technician

Coldset Rotary offset Lithography Technician Rotary Printing and Re-reeling flexographic Machin Rotary Printing and Re-reeling Gravure Machine Tec

Stationery Machine Technician

Binder and Finisher

Craft Bookbinding Technician Mechanized Hardcover Bookbinding Technician

Guillotine Operator

Electrician

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Mill Wright

Mechatronics Technician

Lift Mechanic

Weapon Systems Mechanic

Electrical Equipment Mechanic

Armature Winder

Transportation Electrician

Electrical Line Mechanic

Cable Joiner

Avionics Mechanician

Radar Mechanic

Business Machine Mechanic

Electronic Equipment Mechanician

Instrument Mechanician

Special Class Electrician

Radiotrician

Data and Telecommunications Cabler Computer engineering Mechanic\Service person

Telecommunications Line Mechanic

Telecommunications Technician

Butcher

Confectionery Baker

Pastry Cook

Confectionery Maker

Cabinet Maker

Wood Machinist

Wood Turner

Cooper

Tailor

Upholsterer Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather Processing

Farrier

Panelbeater

Vehicle Body Builder

Vehicle Trimmer

Boat Builder and Repairer

Shipwright

Survival Equipment Fitter

Ammunition Fitter

Melter

Diamond Cutter

Electroplater

Plastic Manufacturing Machine Minder

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Reinforced Plastics and Composite Trades Worker

Packing Manufacturing Machine Minder Integrated Manufacturing Line Machine Setter

Railway Track Master

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PUBLIC TVET COLLEGES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Below is a list of all the government TVET colleges in South Africa

EASTERN CAPE TELEPHONE NUMBER WEBSITE

Buffalo City TVET College 043 704 9218/777 5453 www.bccollege.co.za Eastcape Midlands TVET College 041 995 2000 www.emcol.co.za

Ikhala TVET College 0478738843 www.ikhalacollege.co.za

Ingwe TVET College 039 255 0346/1204 www.ingwecollege.co.za

King Hintsa TVET College 047 401 6400 www.kinghintsacollege.edu.za King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College 047 505 1000/1/2 www.ksdcollege.edu.za

Lovedale TVET College 043 642 1331/604 0700 www.lovedalecollege.co.za Port Elizabeth TVET College 0415857771 www.pecollege.edu.za

FREE STATE Flavius Mareka TVET College 016 976 0815/0829 www.flaviusmareka.ne

Goldfields TVET College 057 910 6000 www.goldfieldsfet.edu.za

Maluti TVET College 058 713 3048/6100 www.malutifet.org.za

Motheo TVET College 051 406 9300/1 www.motheotvet.co.za

GAUTENG Central Johannesburg TVET College 011 484 2738/351 6000 www.cjc.co.za Ekurhuleni East TVET College 011 736 4400/730 6600 www.eec.edu.za Ekurhuleni West TVET College 0113231600 www.ewc.edu.za

Sedibeng TVET College 0164226645 www.sedcol.co.za South West Gauteng TVET College 086 176 8849 www.swgc.co.za Tshwane North TVET College 012 401 1950 www.tnc4fet.co.za Tshwane South TVET College 012 401 5000/6/73 www.tsc.edu.za

Western TVET College 011 692 4004 www.westcol.co.za

KWAZULU-NATAL

Coastal TVET College 0319057000 www.coastalkzn.cao.za

Elangeni TVET College 031 716 6700 www.efet.co.za

Esayidi TVET College 0396840110 www.esayidifet.co.za

Majuba TVET College 0343264888 www.majuba.edu.za

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Mnambithi TVET College 0366383800 www.mnambithicollege.co.za

Mthashana TVET College 034 980 1010 www.mthashanafet.co.za

Thekwini TVET College 031 250 8400 www.thekwinicollege.co.za

Umfolozi TVET College 0359029503 www.umfolozicollege.co.za Umgungundlovu TVET College 033 341 2102 www.ufetc.edu.za

LIMPOPO

Capricorn TVET College 0152301800 www.capricorncollege.edu.za

Lephalale TVET College 014 763 2252/1014 www.lephalalefetcollege.co.za

Letaba TVET College 0153075440 www.letabafet.co.za Mopani South East TVET College 015 781 5721/5 www.mopanicollege.edu.za

Sekhukhune TVET College 013 269 0278/9000 www.sekfetcol.co.za

Vhembe TVET College 0159633156 www.vhembefet.co.za

Waterberg TVET College 0154929000 www.waterbergcollege.co.za

MPUMALANGA

Ehlanzeni TVET College 0137527105 www.ehlanzenicollege.co.za

Gert Sibande TVET College 017 712 1458/9 www.gscollege.co.za

Nkangala TVET College 013 690 1430/3824 www.nkangalafet.edu.za

NORTHERN CAPE Northern Cape Rural TVET College 054 331 3836 www.ncrfet.edu.za Northern Cape Urban TVET College 053 839 2060/2061 www.ncufetcollege.edu.za

NORTH WEST

ORBIT TVET College 014 592 7014/597 5500 www.orbitcollege.co.za

Taletso TVET College 018 384 6213/2346/7/9 www.taletsofetcollege.co.za

Vuselela TVET College 0184067800 www.vuselelacollege.co.za

WESTERN CAPE

Boland TVET College 021 886 7111/2 www.bolandcollege.com College of Cape Town for TVET 0214046700 www.cct.edu.za

False Bay TVET College 0210030600 www.falsebaycollege.co.za

Northlink TVET College 021 970 9000/18 www.northlink.co.za

South Cape TVET College 0448840359 www.sccollege.co.za

West Coast TVET College 022 482 1143 www.westcoastcollege.co.za