Eight apprentice skilled artisans to join the workforce
Lusanda Bill
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March 2014
“The programme itself is allocated R1.25 million per year and since 2008 has trained 27 apprentices and with eight joining later this month” Dube added.
Due to a critical shortage of highly
skilled technicians in the country Western Cape MEC of Transport and Public
Works Robin Carlisle back in 2009 revived the Bellville Mechanical Workshop
apprentice training scheme.
The training is highly technical and
focuses on basic mechanic fundamentals.
Since 2008, 27 apprentices have been
trained. Ministerial spokesperson Siphesihle Dube said eight new
mechanics completed the programme and are set to enter into skilled artisans
scheme.
“The programme itself is allocated R1.25 million per year and since 2008 has trained 27 apprentices and with eight joining later this month” Dube added.
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