Skills Training That Takes You to the Next Level
Accredited engineering and mining training designed to prepare you for real workplace demands and career success.
✦ Engineering ✦ Mining ✦ Mineral Processing ✦ Short Courses
50+ industry-aligned courses
Find the Right Training for You
Choose your training path and explore available courses.
Mining & Mineral Processing
Engineering Short Courses
Surface Excavations
Underground Mining
Engineering Legacy Qualifications
Hard Rock Surface Excavations
Engineering Occupational Qualifications
Mining Skills Programmes
Why Choose CTC
CTC combines industry-aligned training, accredited programmes, and real-world experience to develop skilled professionals who are ready to perform in demanding engineering and mining environments.
Industry-Ready Training
Programmes designed to meet real workplace demands.
Accredited & Recognised
QCTO, MQA and SETA accredited training provider.
Hands-On Experience
Training includes practical workshops and workplace exposure.
Trusted Since 1965
Decades of experience developing skilled professionals.
Featured Programmes
Explore some of our most in-demand programmes designed to prepare you for high-opportunity careers in engineering and mining.
Blasting Certificate Training
Electrician Training Programme
Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (MMCC)
Diesel Mechanic Training
Blasting Certificate Training
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How Your Training Journey Works
A structured training approach that combines knowledge, practical skills, and real workplace experience to prepare you for success.
Learn the Theory
Practical Training
Workplace Experience
All programmes combine theoretical knowledge, practical training, and workplace experience to ensure you are fully prepared for industry demands.
Accredited. Recognised. Trusted.
CTC is an accredited Skills Development Provider and Trade Test Centre, recognised by leading industry bodies.
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The best training institution in the country.
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Very well organized training center!!! Very high standards and very well equipped.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to study at CTC?
Prices depend on the preferred training and amenities selected. For specifics, please see our linked Prospectus alternatively feel free to navigate our Courses available through the “Apply Today” button.
Can I study at CTC as an individual?
Yes, individuals are welcome to enroll for training with CTC, as long as the minimum requirements for your preferred programme are met.
Does CTC offer accommodation to students and how much does it cost?
Yes, CTC offers student residence with single rooms and shared bathroom facilities to learners that serve three meals per day.
What is the duration of your courses at CTC?
A full Engineering Qualification can be obtained within a minimum of 3 years, however only about a 3rd of this time is spend at CTC where knowledge as well as practical components are covered and assessed. The remaining period is spent at a Workplace Approved site to complete workplace experience tasks, these must be completed successfully prior to a learner returning to CTC for final assessment.
Mining and mineral processing training is somewhat shorter and is delivered over a period of 6 – 18 months.
Additional specialised short courses and skills programmes can be anything between 2- days to 10 weeks.
For specifics, please see our linked Prospectus alternatively feel free to navigate our Courses available through the “Apply Today” button.
Does CTC provide assistance in finding employment?
We can refer learners that have started to study privately at CTC to employers, but we cannot assure successful employment.
Learners can be registered on the MQA Portal, which is a platform that stores information of learners seeking employment. Employers can also access the portal and not only find possible candidates, but also be able to post vacancies that may exist in their organisations.
What are the requirements to apply for training at CTC?
To start an occupational qualification engineering or mining, one requires a minimum of grade 11, but to exit a trade qualification one requires at least a N2 with four trade related subjects.
Can I study part-time at CTC or are all courses full time?
The majority of the courses presented at CTC, can only be completed through full-time attendance. Keep in mind that this will be covered over different phases of Provider training as well as allocated time to be spent at the employer (workplace approved site) to complete all workplace experience modules.
CTC however does offer some training on an on-line version.
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