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Engineering

Course NameDurationCourse Content
Trade Test & Preparation
Trade Test (All trades except Millwright)1 DayView more
Trade Test (Millwright)2 DaysView more
Trade Test Preparation (All trades except Millwright)5 WeeksView more
Trade Test Preparation (Millwright)7 WeeksView more
Engineering/Learnerships
ARPL Gap Analysis Assessments5 daysView more
Diesel/Petrol Mechanic108 weeksView more
Earth Moving Mechanic108 weeksView more
Electrician108 weeksView more
Fabrication - Boilermaker/Plater/Welder108 weeksView more
Fitter/Fitter & Machinist/Fitter & Turner108 weeksView more
Millwright108 weeksView more
Rigger/Rigger Ropeman108 weeksView more
Engineering/Operator Training & Licensing
Basic Rigging (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Basic Rigging (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Cherry Picker (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Cherry Picker (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Forklift (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Forklift (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Manitou (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Manitou (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Mobile Crane (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Mobile Crane (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Mobilift (Refresher)1 dayView more
Overhead Crane (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Overhead Cranes (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Tower Crane (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Tower Cranes (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates10 daysView more
Truck Mounted Cranes (Refresher) - min/max 4 candidates1 dayView more
Truck Mounted Cranes (Novices) - min/max 4 candidates5 daysView more
Engineering / Short Courses
Advanced Turning (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Arc Welding all positions (Non-Credit Bearing)2 weeksView more
Arc Welding down hand position (Non-Credit Bearing) 1 weekView more
Basic Hand Tools Skills (Non-Credit Bearing)20 daysView more
Basic Hydraulics (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Basic Pneumatics (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Basic Turning (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Boilermaker: Use a centre marker and contour maker (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Boilermaker: Use a huckbolt machine (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Electrical Aide (Non-Credit Bearing)6 weeksView more
Fitter Aide (Non-Credit Bearing)6 weeksView more
Fitting: Bearing Technologies (Non-Credit Bearing)2 weeksView more
Fitting: Lubrication Methods (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
House wiring (Non-Credit Bearing)4 weeksView more
Met/Eng Orientation (Non-Credit Bearing)4 daysView more
MIG Welding (CO2) down hand positions (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
MIG Welding all positions (CO2) (Non-Credit Bearing)2 weeksView more
Plater/Welder/Boilermaker Aide (Non-Credit Bearing)6 weeksView more
Rigger Aide (Non-Credit Bearing)6 weeksView more
TIG Welding (all positions) (Non-Credit Bearing)2 weeksView more
TIG Welding down hand positions (Non-Credit Bearing)1 weekView more
Workshop Administration (Non-Credit Bearing)1 dayView more
Engineering / Skills Programmes
Diesel Mechanic Aide - (Accredited MQA)12 weeksView more
Electrical Aide (Accredited MQA)16 weeksView more
Fitter Aide (Accredited MQA)12 weeksView more
Plater/Welder/Boilermaker Aide (Accredited MQA)12 weeksView more
Rigger and Ropesman Aide (Accredited MQA)12 weeksView more
The following fully accredited trades are offered:

  • Fabrication (Boilermaking, plating and welding)
  • Fitting & Machining
  • Electrical
  • Millwright

In each of the above the following are offered:

  • Full qualifications resulting in section 13 trade tests using either the modular or unit standard learning methodologies
  • Generic Engineering Skills Programme at NQF level 2
  • National Certificates in Fabrication, Electrical or Fitting and Machining at NQF level 2. This programme is aimed at Engineering Aides
  • National Certificates in Fabrication, Electrical or Fitting and Machining at NQF level 3. This programme is aimed at Engineering operatives
  • Artisan and Foremen upgrade programmes as required
  • Comprehensive assessments including Recognition of Prior Learning at all operating levels
  • Trade test preparation
  • Trade tests (By prior arrangement)

Full qualifications, learnerships and short courses are also offered in the Rigging & Ropemen trade in association with an accredited training provider.

Details on all costs and other information are available on request by contacting our information desk.

Learnerships

Learnerships at NQF levels 2 to 4, culminating in full section 13 trade tests are offered in the following trades:

  • Fabrication (Boilermaking, welding and plating)
  • Fitting & Machining
  • Electrical
  • Millwrights
  • Rigging & Ropemen
  • For learnerships in motor mechanics please see the section under Portable Skills Training

Skills Programs

The following skills programmes are offered:

  • Advanced Rigging
  • Basic Rigging
  • Generic Engineering NQF level 2

Operator Training & Licensing

Training is done for all types of cranes, lifting equipment and mobile equipment. This training is done in line with governing legislation and all training culminates in the licensing of operators in terms of this legislation.

Please contact EBDA to enquire about course schedules.