If you need a practical pathway into a skilled trade this year, the Ekurhuleni East TVET College has listed learnerships and occupational programmes that could match your goals. However, the catalogue only shows what is offered – it does not guarantee that the intake is open or that funding is available. Check the latest intake notice before you apply.
What the opportunity is
Ekurhuleni East Technical and Vocational Education and Training College (TVET) lists a range of learnerships, apprenticeships and short occupational courses. The focus is on engineering, construction, manufacturing and artisan trades. Training combines classroom study with hands‑on workshop experience.
- Learnerships: Furniture Making, Welding, Boilermaking, Community House Building
- Occupational programmes: Boilermaking, Electrical work, Plumbing, Air‑Conditioning & Refrigeration, Foundry Pattern Making, Foundry Moulding, Foundry Melting, Tool Making, Automotive training
- Apprenticeship pathways: Fitter‑Turner, Boilermaker, Refrigeration & Air‑Conditioning, Pattern Maker, Moulder, Melter, Electrical Engineering
Who can apply (requirements/eligibility)
Each programme has its own criteria. Common requirements include:
- Relevant school grade or National Qualification Framework (NQF) level
- Mathematics or Physical Sciences (for engineering‑related trades)
- South African citizenship or permanent residency
- Residence in the specified catchment area
- Age limits that may apply to particular intakes
- Medical fitness for practical work
- Unemployed status or a need for workplace experience (as indicated in the intake notice)
Only the requirements listed in the current intake announcement are final.
What you gain (benefits and skills)
Successful learners finish with recognized qualifications that open doors to employment, further study or self‑employment. Specific skill sets include:
- Boilermaking & Welding: metal cutting, fabrication, joining, and assembly
- Electrical & Plumbing: installations, maintenance, safety procedures, and industry standards
- Furniture Making: measuring, cutting, assembling, finishing, and product design
- Foundry Work: pattern making, mould preparation, metal melting
- Automotive Training: vehicle systems, fault diagnosis, workshop practices
Some programmes lead to trade testing; others provide short‑term skills that can support a small business.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
When the specific intake you want opens, follow these steps:
- Complete the Career Guidance Exploration on the college portal.
- Take the compulsory Pre‑Entry Placement Assessment.
- Fill out the online application form for the chosen programme.
- Upload clear digital copies of your ID, latest academic results and proof of residence.
- Save your username, password and application reference number.
- Monitor the contact details you provided for any feedback or further instructions.
All applications must be submitted through the official Ekurhuleni East TVET College online application system.
Tips to improve your chances
- Verify that the programme you want is actively recruiting – look for a closing date and eligibility list.
- Gather all required documents before you start the application.
- Make sure your academic results meet the minimum grade for the specific trade.
- If you need financial aid, have proof of household income and guardian IDs ready for the NSFA Fund.
- Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed admission, a stipend or a placement.
- Stay alert for any additional requirements listed in the intake notice, such as a work‑based learning contract.
Conclusion and next steps
These pathways can give you solid practical skills in high‑demand trades like boilermaking, welding, electrical work, plumbing, furniture making, refrigeration and automotive services. The most important step is to confirm that the specific programme has an open intake and to follow the official application process.
Start by checking the latest intake notices on the college’s website, gather your documents, and submit your application through the official portal. Good luck on your journey to a skilled career!