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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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Artisan RPL
Recognition of prior learning and trade-test support for experienced artisan candidates.
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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 professional and candidate development in engineering and related disciplines.
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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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Mine Community and Youth Development
Skills support for mine communities, TVET learners and unemployed youth.
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Non-Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior workplace learning for non-artisan occupational pathways.
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Occupational Health and Safety
Mine health, safety, occupational hygiene and related skills programmes.
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Qualification Catalogue
Registered wholesale and retail qualifications grouped by NQF level.
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Skills Programmes
Focused credit-bearing skills interventions for wholesale and retail workplaces.
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Work Experience
Workplace exposure for unemployed learners, graduates and persons with disabilities.
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Work Integrated Learning
TVET, university and university-of-technology placements required for qualification completion.
MQA Programmes by NQF Level
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Adult Education and TrainingCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Adult Education and Training Programme
Foundational language, literacy and numeracy development for youth and adults in the sector.
Official sourceApprenticeshipsCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Apprenticeship Programme
Employer-based apprenticeship training for designated trades in the mining and minerals sector.
Official sourceArtisan DevelopmentCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Artisan Aides Programme
Workplace development for employees supporting artisan teams and trade pathways.
Official sourceLearnershipsCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Artisan Learnership Programme
Trade-focused workplace learning leading toward artisan certification.
Official sourceArtisan Recognition of Prior LearningCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning
Assessment and recognition of experienced workers seeking access to a trade qualification.
Official sourceBursariesCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Bursary Scheme
Study funding for eligible learners enrolled at universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges in mining-related fields.
Official sourceCandidacy and Professional DevelopmentCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Candidacy Programme
Structured professional development for eligible graduates progressing toward professional registration.
Official sourceAdult Education and TrainingCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Foundation Learning Competency Programme
Foundational learning support that prepares learners for occupational qualifications.
Official sourceWork ExperienceCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Graduate Work Experience Programme
Workplace placement for graduates requiring practical experience, including selected non-core disciplines hosted by mining employers.
Official sourceInternshipsCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Internship Programme
Structured workplace experience for qualifying graduates, commonly supported over a fixed placement period.
Official sourceMine Community and Youth DevelopmentCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Mine Community, TVET and Youth Skills Support Programme
Skills development support for unemployed youth, TVET learners and communities affected by mining activity.
Official sourceLearnershipsCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Non-Artisan Learnership Programme
Structured occupational learning for core mining and beneficiation pathways.
Official sourceNon-Artisan Recognition of Prior LearningCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Non-Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior workplace learning for non-artisan occupational pathways.
Official sourceOccupational Health and SafetyCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Occupational Health and Safety Programme
Workplace skills development in mine health, safety, occupational hygiene and environmental control.
Official sourceSkills ProgrammesCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Skills Programme
Short occupational learning addressing mining, mineral processing and workplace skills needs.
Official sourceWork-Integrated LearningCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA TVET Work-Integrated Learning Programme
Workplace placement for TVET learners who require practical experience to complete occupational or national diploma requirements.
Official sourceWork-Integrated LearningCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA University and UoT Work-Integrated Learning Programme
Workplace learning for university and university-of-technology students in mining-related disciplines.
Official sourceCandidacy and Professional DevelopmentCurrent availability and funding windows vary
MQA Workplace Coaches Development Programme
Development of workplace coaches and mentors who support occupational learning.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Coal Mining Operations
Mining Operations qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Mineral Processing
Mineral Processing qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Mineral Processing
Mineral Processing qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Mineral Processing
Mineral Processing qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Mining Operations
Mining Operations qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Mining Operations
Mining Operations qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavations
Explosives and Blasting qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock
Explosives and Blasting qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Surface Mining Operations
Mining Operations qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
National Certificate: Underground Hard Rock Mining
Mining Operations qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Blasting Assistant
Explosives and Blasting qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
Artisan Trades qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic
Mechanical Engineering qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Electrician
Electrical Engineering qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Fitter
Mechanical Engineering qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Geological Assistant
Geology and Sampling qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Instrument Mechanician
Electrical Engineering qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Metallurgical Process Operator
Metallurgy qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Millwright
Artisan Trades qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mine Environmental Control Officer
Environmental Management qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mine Planning Technician
Mine Planning qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mine Rescue Services Practitioner
Mine Health and Safety qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mine Safety Practitioner
Mine Health and Safety qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mineral Processing Controller
Mineral Processing qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mineral Processing Plant Operator
Mineral Processing qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Minerals Laboratory Assistant
Metallurgy qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mining Technician: Mine Surveying
Mine Surveying qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation
Mine Ventilation qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Hygiene Officer
Occupational Hygiene qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Rigger
Artisan Trades qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Rock Engineering Technician
Rock Engineering qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
Official sourceOccupational or sector-reference qualificationRegistered, transitional or sector-reference record — verify current status
Occupational Certificate: Sampling Assistant
Geology and Sampling qualification relevant to mining and minerals workplaces.
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National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Distribution Level 2
W&RSETA Learn the fundamentals of wholesale and retail operations.
Se
Generic Management Level 4
Services SETA Build core management and leadership skills for the workplace.
MI
Information Technology Support Level 4
MICT SETA Develop practical IT support and systems skills.
ME
Electrical Engineering Trade Pathway Level 3
MERSETA Build foundational knowledge for an electrical artisan pathway.
FA
Financial Accounting Level 5
FASSET Advance your accounting, finance and business capabilities.
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