Training Services
South Africa, in its quest to remain the biggest economy in Africa and to become a First World economy depends entirely on the commitment and will of its people, and both the public and private sectors to achieve this.
One of the key drivers in this process will be to have a sustainable and qualified workforce. To this end, Masiqhame Trading 81 CC, under the directorship of Fabricon Group CEO Selwin Swartz, has risen to take up this challenge through the acquisition of Kim’s Training Academy.
The quality of all courses offered are assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), the Manufacturing and Engineering Industries and Related Services Sector Education Training Authorities (MERSETA); Learner, Education, Training and Quality Assurance (LETQA) division. Courses therefore fall within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and in accordance with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) requirements.
Aims and Objectives
To facilitate access to training interventions through learnerships, apprenticeships, accelerated artisan training programme (AATP), voucher training, artisan training and recognition agreement in the metal industries (ATRAMI), skills programmes and experiential training for University Students through the Manufacturing Engineering and Related Services Sector Training Authority (MERSETA).
- To facilitate access to above mentioned programmes by the unemployed youth
- To up skill and certificate, the currently employed through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- To facilitate training needs analyses and skills audits within companies
- To administer training programmes (apprenticeships, learnerships etc.) for and on behalf of companies from registration to certification
- To provide a counselling service to learners especially with regards to career pathing.
- To provide on-site training for companies where needed.
- To provide training in line with the broader aims of the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative (ASGISA) and the Joint Initiative for Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA) of the South African government.
- To provide training to industry in line with the Sector Skills Plan of the said industry.
QCTO and merSETA Accredited Qualifications
National Certificate (GETC) in Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities
NQF Level : 01
ID or OFO Code : 23253
Minimum Credits : 124
National Certificate in Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering
NQF Level : 02
ID or OFO Code : 58534
Minimum Credits : 158
National Certificate in Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering
NQF Level : 03
ID or OFO Code : 58535
Minimum Credits : 151
Further Education and Training Certificate in Welding Application and Practice: Manufacturing and Engineering
NQF Level : 04
ID or OFO Code : 58536
Minimum Credits : 158
Short Intense Welding Skills Courses: designed to meet industry specific requirements
The following QCTO and MERSETA aligned courses are offered:
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (TIG) (Pipe)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (TIG) (Plate)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (STICK) (Pipe)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (STICK) (Plate)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (MIG)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- GTAW Stainless Steel (Argon Welders Only)
- Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Stainless Steel Welding
- Aluminium Welding
- On completion of the GTAW and SMAW courses, learners are given the option of welding to FABRICON code and having their test piece sent for non-destructive testing (NDT) whereupon an ASME IX certification would be issued by a unit of inspection with SABS Accreditation and International Status.
- Learners are also issued with free personal protective equipment (PPE) except for boots.
Introduction to Construction and Engineering
- Power tools and basic hand tools
- Interpreting engineering drawings
- Introduction to health and safety
- Introduction to quality management
Mechanical Courses
- Bolted joint integrity
- Introduction to laser alignment and hydro-static testing