In a strategic move to bridge the gap between skills development and real-world industry needs, West Coast TVET College has secured vital funding from Freeport Saldanha to roll out Year 1 of the Occupational Certificate: Centre of Specialisation (CoS) Boilermaker Apprenticeship Programme. This initiative marks a significant milestone in empowering local youth and strengthening South Africa’s artisan training capacity in critical trades.
Empowering Youth Through Practical Artisan Training
The Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (NQF Level 2) is a one-year qualification aligned with the Centre of Specialisation (CoS) model promoted by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). This model integrates academic learning with on-the-job practical training, making it ideal for producing competent artisans who meet the demands of modern industry.
Thanks to Freeport Saldanha’s financial support, West Coast TVET College is now equipped to commence the first year of training for the 2025 intake, with state-of-the-art facilities, experienced mentors, and industry-aligned curriculum. The programme will be delivered at the Vredenburg Campus, well-known for its technical infrastructure and strong employer partnerships.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is open to young South Africans, particularly those from the Saldanha Bay Municipality and surrounding communities, who are passionate about metalwork, fabrication, and engineering. The Boilermaker trade is one of the country’s high-demand occupations, offering pathways to secure employment or self-employment in sectors like mining, shipbuilding, and heavy industry.
Programme Highlights
- Duration: 1 years
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (NQF Level 2)
- Model: Dual system – Technical training + workplace learning
- Funded by: Freeport Saldanha
- Training provider: West Coast TVET College (Vredenburg Campus)
Trainees will undergo both classroom instruction and structured workplace-based learning, enabling them to gain practical experience in welding, blueprint reading, metal cutting, and boiler assembly.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to submit:
- A CV
- ID – Certified
- Proof of Address – Certified
- Documents must not be older than 3 months
You may apply online by uploading the above documents on the West Coast College portal on the West Coast College Portal: www.westcoastcollege.co.za
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Why This Matters
With youth unemployment at critical levels, partnerships like this between TVET colleges and industry leaders like Freeport Saldanha are crucial for economic transformation. They ensure that young people gain market-relevant skills, contribute to local development, and help South Africa meet its National Development Plan 2030 goals for artisan production.
This programme doesn’t just offer training—it offers a future filled with opportunity, skill mastery, and job-readiness.
Enquiries: Vredenburg Campus: Contact Details- Fransuette Links – 022 713 3167
CLOSING DATE: 16 JULY 2025
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