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Explore qualifications, learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, WIL, bursaries, artisan development and skills programmes across fibre processing and manufacturing.

56 programmesNQF Levels 2–515 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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Entrepreneurship and SMME Development

Support for entrepreneurs, cooperatives and small enterprises.

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Forestry Development

Forestry operations, silviculture and timber value-chain development.

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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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Manufacturing Innovation

Digital, green, productivity and advanced manufacturing skills.

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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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Skills Programmes

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

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TVET Workplace Experience

Workplace exposure for TVET students and lecturers.

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Work Integrated Learning

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

FP&M SETA Programmes by NQF Level

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Foundational
Adult Education and TrainingFP&M SETA learning intervention

Adult Education and Training Programme

Workplace literacy and foundational learning.

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Trade-dependent
Artisan DevelopmentFP&M SETA learning intervention

Artisan Development Programme

Workplace and trade-test development for artisans.

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Experience-dependent
Recognition of Prior LearningFP&M SETA learning intervention

Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition and assessment of prior artisan experience.

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Programme-dependent
Manufacturing InnovationFP&M SETA learning intervention

Digital Manufacturing Skills Programme

Digital production, automation and productivity skills.

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Programme-dependent
Forestry DevelopmentFP&M SETA learning intervention

Forestry Skills Development Programme

Priority forestry and timber-value-chain skills.

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Trade-dependent
ApprenticeshipsFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Apprenticeship Programme

Apprenticeship and artisan development in relevant trades.

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Study-level dependent
BursariesFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Bursary Programme

Bursary support for studies aligned to sector priorities.

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Graduate
Graduate ProgrammesFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Graduate Development Programme

Structured graduate development in FP&M industries.

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Graduate
InternshipsFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Graduate Internship Programme

Workplace experience for unemployed graduates.

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Qualification-dependent
LearnershipsFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Learnership Programme

Structured learnerships combining institutional and workplace learning.

Official source
Programme-dependent
Skills ProgrammesFP&M SETA learning intervention

FP&M SETA Skills Programme

Short occupational and sector-priority skills programmes.

Official source
Programme-dependent
Manufacturing InnovationFP&M SETA learning intervention

Green Manufacturing Skills Programme

Resource efficiency, circularity and sustainable manufacturing skills.

Official source
Not NQF-specific
Entrepreneurship and SMME DevelopmentFP&M SETA learning intervention

SMME and Cooperative Development Programme

Business and technical support for sector enterprises.

Official source
Lecturer development
TVET Workplace ExperienceFP&M SETA learning intervention

TVET Lecturer Workplace Exposure

Industry exposure for TVET lecturers in FP&M sectors.

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N4–N6 dependent
Work-Integrated LearningFP&M SETA learning intervention

TVET Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace placement for TVET students requiring practical experience.

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Student-dependent
Work-Integrated LearningFP&M SETA learning intervention

University Work-Integrated Learning Placement

Workplace placement for higher-education students.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing

Further Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Forestry

Further Education and Training Certificate: Forestry at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Printing

Further Education and Training Certificate: Printing at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Manufacturing at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Further Education and Training Certificate: Textile Manufacturing

Further Education and Training Certificate: Textile Manufacturing at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing

National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes

National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Footwear Manufacturing

National Certificate: Footwear Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Footwear Production

National Certificate: Footwear Production at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Forestry Operations

National Certificate: Forestry Operations at NQF Level 2.

Official source
NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Furniture Making

National Certificate: Furniture Making at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood

National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Leather Manufacturing

National Certificate: Leather Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Leather Processing

National Certificate: Leather Processing at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Packaging Manufacturing

National Certificate: Packaging Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Packaging Operations

National Certificate: Packaging Operations at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Printing

National Certificate: Printing at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture

National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Publishing

National Certificate: Publishing at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

Official source
NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations

National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations at NQF Level 3.

Official source
NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Silviculture

National Certificate: Silviculture at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Textile Manufacturing

National Certificate: Textile Manufacturing at NQF Level 3.

Official source
NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Textile Manufacturing Processes

National Certificate: Textile Manufacturing Processes at NQF Level 2.

Official source
NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

National Certificate: Wood Products Manufacturing

National Certificate: Wood Products Manufacturing at NQF Level 2.

Official source
NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Cabinet Maker

Occupational Certificate: Cabinet Maker at NQF Level 4.

Official source
NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Footwear Manufacturing Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Footwear Manufacturing Machine Operator at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Forestry Equipment Operator

Occupational Certificate: Forestry Equipment Operator at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Forestry Supervisor

Occupational Certificate: Forestry Supervisor at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Garment Cutter

Occupational Certificate: Garment Cutter at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Leather Processing Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Leather Processing Machine Operator at NQF Level 3.

Official source
NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Packaging Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Packaging Machine Operator at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Pattern Maker

Occupational Certificate: Pattern Maker at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Printing Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Printing Machine Operator at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 5
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Production Supervisor

Occupational Certificate: Production Supervisor at NQF Level 5.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller

Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 2
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator at NQF Level 2.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Textile Machine Operator

Occupational Certificate: Textile Machine Operator at NQF Level 3.

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NQF 4
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Upholsterer

Occupational Certificate: Upholsterer at NQF Level 4.

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NQF 3
Occupational or national qualificationFP&M SETA qualification catalogue

Occupational Certificate: Wood Machinist

Occupational Certificate: Wood Machinist at NQF Level 3.

Official source

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