Description:
Artisan Apprentice
(Electrical, Mechanical or Millwright)
(Three-year program)
Manufacturing
Overview
The Artisan Apprentice program is designed to develop skilled tradespeople through the structured apprenticeship program aligned with South African artisan qualification standards. Provide hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to enable the apprentice to qualify as a certified artisan in mechanical, electrical, or millwright trades.
As an Artisan Apprentice, you will undergo a comprehensive 3-year apprenticeship program combining workplace practical experience, institutional training and simulated trade-specific tasks. The focus will be on one of the following trades: mechanical (e.g., fitting, turning, welding) and electrical (e.g., wiring, installation, maintenance). Under the guidance of qualified mentors, you will progress through phases of foundational, intermediate, and advanced training, culminating in a trade test to achieve artisan status.
Participate in the formal apprenticeship training program with an emphasizes technical proficiency, safety and professional growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Practical Training and Skill Development:
Participate in on-the-job training under guidance of qualified artisans or technicians to perform tasks such as assembling components, troubleshooting systems, or maintaining equipment
Installation: Install, dismantle, and move machinery, often involving precise alignment of components
Maintenance and repair: Perform routine maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair or replace defective parts on a variety of machinery
Troubleshooting: Use technical skills to find and fix faults in equipment.
Output: Demonstrate progressive mastery of trade-specific skills, documented through training records (logbooks) and competency assessments.
Theoretical Learning:
Undertake and attend all training or assessment related to the training plan
Attend formal training sessions at an accredited institution, covering subjects like engineering science, trade theory, and safety regulations.
Receive and apply instruction in both classroom and on-the-job settings to learn the trade.
Output: Achieve passing grades in modular assessments and contribute to a portfolio of evidence for QCTO submission.
Workplace Projects and Tasks:
Assist in real-world projects, such as repairing machinery, installing electrical systems, or aligning millwright equipment, while adhering to occupational health and safety standards
Maintains expected performance standards
Output: Complete assigned tasks efficiently, with minimal rework, and produce reports on project outcomes.
Trade Test Preparation:
Engage in simulated trade tests and mentorship sessions to prepare for the fi