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60 programmesNQF Levels 2–814 programme types

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Adult Education and Training

Foundational adult education and training interventions supported through grant windows.

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Apprenticeships

Workplace and institutional training leading towards a recognised trade or artisan pathway.

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Artisan Development

Trade and apprenticeship development in agricultural workplaces.

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Bursaries

Study funding for eligible learners pursuing wholesale, retail and related qualifications.

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Candidacy and Professional Development

Structured workplace routes towards professional registration and specialised practice.

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Graduate Programmes

Graduate development and workplace exposure programmes for qualified applicants.

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Internships

Graduate workplace exposure in retail-related support and professional fields.

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Learnerships

Structured learning linked to a registered qualification and workplace experience.

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Qualification Catalogue

Registered wholesale and retail qualifications grouped by NQF level.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Assessment and recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work and previous learning.

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Renewable Energy and Green Skills

Solar, wind, hydrogen, energy efficiency, microgrid and green-economy skills.

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Skills Programmes

Focused credit-bearing skills interventions for wholesale and retail workplaces.

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SMME and Entrepreneurship

Enterprise development and technical entrepreneurship in energy and water services.

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Work Integrated Learning

TVET, university and university-of-technology placements required for qualification completion.

EWSETA Programmes by NQF Level

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Battery-Based Domestic Energy System Mounter Skills Programme

Technical skills for mounting battery-based domestic energy systems.

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NQF Level 3

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Domestic Refrigeration Appliance Repairer Skills Programme

Occupational skills programme for diagnosing and repairing domestic refrigeration appliances.

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NQF Level 2

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Electrical Line Mechanic’s Assistant Skills Programme

Construction and maintenance support skills for low- and medium-voltage overhead electrical lines.

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NQF Level 5

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Electrical Network Operations (Medium and High Voltage) Skills Programme

Network monitoring, switching, isolation, testing and first-line maintenance skills.

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Programme-specific

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Electrician’s Assistant (Low Voltage Systems) Skills Programme

Entry-level electrical support skills for low-voltage systems.

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AET-dependent

Adult Education and TrainingEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Adult Education and Training Programme

Foundational learning support linked to workplace and community skills development.

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Trade-dependent

ApprenticeshipsEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Apprenticeship Programme

Artisan training combining institutional learning, workplace experience and trade-test preparation.

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Qualification-dependent

BursariesEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Bursary Programme

Funding support for priority qualifications in the energy and water sectors.

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Profession-dependent

Candidacy and Professional DevelopmentEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Candidacy and Professional Development Programme

Structured workplace development towards professional registration or specialist practice.

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Graduate qualification required

InternshipsEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Graduate Internship Programme

Structured workplace exposure for university graduates in energy, water, engineering and support disciplines.

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Qualification-dependent

LearnershipsEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Learnership Programme

Structured workplace learning linked to registered energy and water qualifications.

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Occupation-dependent

Recognition of Prior LearningEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA Recognition of Prior Learning Programme

Assessment and recognition of existing occupational knowledge and workplace competence.

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Programme-dependent

SMME and EntrepreneurshipEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA SMME and Entrepreneurship Programme

Enterprise development support for technical and service businesses in the energy and water sectors.

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N6 or relevant TVET qualification

InternshipsEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA TVET Internship Programme

Workplace exposure for TVET graduates, including applicants who have completed an N6 certificate.

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Qualification-dependent

Work-Integrated LearningEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA TVET Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace placement for TVET learners who require practical experience to complete a qualification.

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Qualification-dependent

Work-Integrated LearningEWSETA learning intervention

EWSETA University Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Structured workplace learning for university and university-of-technology students.

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NQF Level 3

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Practitioner Skills Programme

QCTO-approved skills programme for hydrogen fuel-cell systems.

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Programme-specific

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Major Domestic Appliance Repairer Skills Programme

Occupational skills programme focused on major domestic appliance repair.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Micro-Biogas Digester Constructor Skills Programme

Construction and installation skills for small-scale biogas systems.

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Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Microgrid Systems Management Skills Programme

Operational and management skills for distributed microgrid systems.

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Programme-specific

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Power Marketer Skills Programme

Skills development for electricity-market and power-trading support roles.

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Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Small Domestic Appliance Repairer Skills Programme

Occupational skills programme focused on small domestic appliance repair.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Solar Photovoltaic Installation Planner Skills Programme

Planning and preparation skills for solar photovoltaic installations.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Solar Photovoltaic Installation Practitioner Skills Programme

Practical installation skills for solar photovoltaic systems.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Solar Photovoltaic Installation Tester Skills Programme

Testing and verification skills for solar photovoltaic installations.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Solar Photovoltaic Modules Manufacture Skills Programme

Manufacturing skills for solar photovoltaic modules.

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Programme-specific

Skills ProgrammesEWSETA learning intervention

Turbine Fitter (Steam and Gas) Skills Programme

Technical skills for steam- and gas-turbine fitting support.

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Programme-specific

Renewable Energy and Green SkillsEWSETA learning intervention

Wind Turbine Operator Skills Programme

Operational skills for wind-turbine systems and renewable-energy facilities.

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NQF 7

Advanced Occupational DiplomaEWSETA registered occupational qualification

Advanced Occupational Diploma: Renewable Energy Technologist

SAQA / Programme ID: 122681 • Credits: 280

Advanced Occupational Diploma: Renewable Energy Technologist at NQF Level 7.

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NQF 5

Higher Occupational CertificateEWSETA registered occupational qualification

Higher Occupational Certificate: Power Plant Electrical Network Controller

SAQA / Programme ID: 121156 • Credits: 198

Higher Power Plant Electrical Network Controller at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 5

Higher Occupational CertificateEWSETA registered occupational qualification

Higher Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician

SAQA / Programme ID: 120863

Higher Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Service Technician at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 3

Intermediate Occupational CertificateEWSETA registered occupational qualification

Intermediate Occupational Certificate: WEEE Small Business Operator

SAQA / Programme ID: 121158

Intermediate WEEE Small Business Operator at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 4

National Occupational CertificateEWSETA registered occupational qualification

National Occupational Certificate: Borehole Pump Operator

SAQA / Programme ID: 121887

National Borehole Pump Operator at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4

National Occupational CertificateEWSETA registered occupational qualification

National Occupational Certificate: Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer

SAQA / Programme ID: 120883

National Solar Photovoltaic Standalone Systems Installer at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4