Engineering Legacy Qualification
ARPL – Auto Electrical
This ARPL pathway is designed for experienced learners who want to have their auto electrical knowledge, workplace experience, and practical skills assessed toward formal trade recognition.
ARPL - Auto Electrical
ARPL – Boilermaker
This programme supports experienced boilermaking workers who want to formalise their skills through recognition of prior learning and trade-related assessment preparation.
ARPL - Boilermaker
ARPL – Diesel Mechanic
This ARPL route is aimed at experienced diesel mechanic workers who need assessment support and preparation toward trade recognition.
ARPL - Diesel Mechanic
ARPL – Electrical
This programme helps experienced electrical workers prepare for recognition of prior learning through practical and theoretical assessment.
ARPL - Electrical
ARPL – Instrumentation
This ARPL pathway supports experienced instrumentation workers who want to validate their workplace skills and technical knowledge.
ARPL - Instrumentation
ARPL – Mechanical Fitter
This programme is designed for experienced mechanical fitting workers preparing for assessment and formal trade recognition.
ARPL - Mechanical Fitter
ARPL – Millwright
This ARPL pathway supports experienced millwright workers with both mechanical and electrical trade experience.
ARPL - Millwright
ARPL – Rigger
This programme is for experienced rigging workers who want their practical rigging ability and workplace experience assessed.
ARPL - Rigger
ARPL – Welder
This ARPL pathway supports experienced welders preparing for assessment and recognition of their welding skills.
ARPL - Welder
Auto Electrical Training
Advanced and final auto electrical training designed to develop practical diagnostic, electrical system, and vehicle fault-finding skills for trade test readiness.
Auto Electrical Advance Training
Auto Electrical Finals Training
Boilermaker Training
Practical boilermaker training designed to develop advanced fabrication skills and prepare learners for final trade test readiness.
Boilermaker Advance Training
Boilermaker Finals Training
Diesel Mechanic Training
Advanced and final diesel mechanic training designed to strengthen practical mechanical skills and prepare learners for trade test completion.
Diesel Mechanic Final
Diesel Mechanic Finals Training
Diesel Mechanic Advance Training
Electrical Training
Advanced and final electrical training designed to build practical trade competence and prepare learners for electrical trade test readiness.
Electrical Advance Training
Electrical Final Training
Fitter & Turner Training
Foundational and advanced fitting and machining training designed to develop practical workshop skills, technical precision, and trade readiness in fitting and turning environments.
Fitter & Turner Basic Training
Fitter & Turner Advance Training
Fitting (Incl. Machining) Advance Training
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Training
Advanced heavy equipment mechanic training designed to develop practical maintenance, diagnostic, and repair skills for large industrial and mining equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Advance Training
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Finals Training
Instrument Mechanician Training
Advanced and final instrumentation training designed to develop technical competence in calibration, control systems, fault-finding, and industrial instrumentation environments.
Instrument Mechanician Advance Training
Instrument Mechanician Finals Training
Millwright Training
Integrated electrical and mechanical training designed to prepare learners for millwright trade competence, final assessment readiness, and trade test preparation.
Millwright Finals Training
Millwright - Trade Test Preparation
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.
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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