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“ At our training centre , we aim to impart skills that people can use to secure jobs , excel in their chosen fields of expertise or become self-employed .”
many training programmes at the facility and their commencement dates to suit workplace needs .
Toua attributes the high success rate of the company ’ s training interventions to an intense focus on equipping people with the skills they need to earn a living in the building and civil-engineering construction industries .
This is opposed to training for the sake of it and just to meet the requirements of the scorecard – a narrow-minded approach that has thwarted real efforts geared at addressing skills shortage in the South African construction industry . The fact that clients continue to use the services of the facility for their training requirements and individuals return to the centre to hone or expand their competencies bears testament to the success of our approach to skills development and training ,” he says .
Pipe assembly for geyser installation .
and Sanitation and the West Rand Municipality have sent employees and candidates to the training centre to learn plumbing skills . The facility has also completed Hot Water Solar Skills training programmes on behalf of clients , such as Women in Oil and Energy SA ( WOESA ).
Notably , the private Technical and Vocational Education and Training college ’ s plumbing training is acknowledged by IOPSA . As the official representative of the industry , it also professionally manages specialised functional areas , such as training , technical support and standards development .
Tjeka Training Matters continues to demonstrate its commitment to the trade , which is recognised as a critical skill by the Department of Higher Education & Training .
Training is only provided by qualified plumbers who are also able to give sound career advice and guidance to young entrants to the industry .
As a private provider of plumbing training , the company is also responsive to the needs of the industry . It can adapt the content of its
Tjeka Training Matters ’ training centre in
Randfontein is acknowledged as one of the best in the province .
For example , it is able to present a myriad of building , civil , road construction , supervisory and managerial courses to more than 200 candidates at any point in time at a single location .
All training is undertaken in designated workshops . Able to accommodate between 15 and 20 candidates at a time , these training areas also feature their own classrooms for theoretical instruction and simulated practical training areas .
Tjeka Training Matters also provides accommodation for learners . This includes three meals a day , as well as transport to and from the centre where necessary .
“ Government has embarked on a massive public infrastructure investment drive to stimulate the economy and create jobs amid the turmoil of the Covid-19 virus . This follows a protracted period of hiatus in the South African construction sector that also had a notable negative impact on the ability of companies to train . It is encouraging to see the emphasis that has again been placed on training since government first announced its large public works programme ,” Toua concludes . PA
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