Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)

The Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) is a structured process that acknowledges and validates the skills knowledge and competencies individuals have acquired through formal or informal work experience. The primary goal of ARPL is to recognise existing skills and experience by validating the practical skills people have acquired through work experience informal learning or non-formal training.

The ARPL program will provide access to artisan trade testing by allowing competent candidates to enter an official trade test without completing the full accredited training programme and open a pathway for experienced workers to become qualified artisans.

Employed and unemployed South Africans are invited to seize the opportunity to gain skills knowledge and experience in the following trades:

Electrical Engineering

• Electrician
• Instrumentation

Mechanical Engineering

• Fitter and Turner
• Mechanical Fitter

Fabrication Engineering

• Welder

REQUIREMENTS:

• Employed and Unemployed South African citizens.
• Must be above 19 years old.
• Proof of highest qualification.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of working experience in the trade applied for.
• Provide a service letter on a company letterhead with company registration number start and end/current employment date with verifiable
  contact numbers.
• The service letter must provide a breakdown of tasks performed.
• Self-employed people must attach an affidavit with a breakdown of tasks performed.
• Proof of residential address

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

You must demonstrate good interpersonal skills professionalism and integrity have the ability to work under pressure and meet set course deadlines.
Successful candidates must also be ambitious diligent and willing to learn.

How to Apply:
Please apply online at Opportunities before the closing date on Friday19 December 2025.

NO HAND-DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.
Please note the following:
Only South African citizens will be considered for theseopportunities.
Admission into the program does not guarantee employmentat Necsa.
Accommodation will be provided.
Toolboxes will be provided
Stipends will not be provided
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NB!
1) Applicants who have already participated in any NSF/SETA Pprogramme will not be considered and if it is found that this was the case after appointment the contract will be terminated with immediate effect.

2) The programme will be implemented through other accredited skills development providers in partnership with the Necsa Learning Academy.
General Information
For more information about the advert please contact us on: Email: Tel: / 3304

If you have not heard from us within 30 days after pleaseconsider your application unsuccessful