Tshwane South TVET College has opened an Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) opportunity for employed workers with experience in Fitting and Turning, Diesel Mechanics and Automotive Motor Mechanics. Opportunities close on 3 September 2026.
The opportunity, which is presented in partnership with LGSETA, targets experienced workers who can provide evidence of at least three years of employment plus are eligible to participate in the ARPL process towards trade testing.
Unlike a learnership, which enables someone to acquire new skills from the ground up, this opportunity recognises the skills and knowledge that an applicant has already obtained through employment and prior learning.
The opportunity covers three artisan trades
The opportunity encompasses the following three trades:
Fitter and Turner
Diesel Mechanic
Automotive Motor Mechanic
Applicants should apply to the trade in which they have the relevant experience and make sure that they can provide supporting documents in respect of the work done.
Minimum three years’ experience required
An applicant must provide proof of employment, evidencing at least three years of experience.
This means that the opportunity is ideal for unemployed persons who have already spent a period working in one of the advertised trades but who now want to use the ARPL process to gain credit for past knowledge and workplace experience.
Applicants must be prepared to go through all of the ARPL processes pertaining to trade testing.
The advertisement does not specify that successful completion of the ARPL process automatically guarantees a pass at the trade test.
Other requirements
The supplied Tshwane South TVET College advertisement lists the following requirements for applicants:
must be unemployed;
must provide a curriculum vitae (CV);
must submit their highest qualification;
must submit a certified copy of a valid ID;
must provide proof of employment with at least three years’ experience; and
must be prepared to participate in all the ARPL processes towards trade testing.
Applicants should make sure that they have the supporting documents ready before submitting the application.
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning, or RPL, enables the learning experiences and practical knowledge of a person to be evaluated against certain criteria.
For experienced workers, this is important because not everything learned at the workplace is gained through a formal study programme.
The ARPL pathway can be used to determine if an experienced worker has the competence to progress to and sit a trade test.
Applicants should be aware, however, that the process involves assessment and other criteria. Eligibility to participate does not automatically translate into a trade certificate.
How to apply
The advertisement specifies that application must be made by email.
Application email:
Applicants should submit the necessary supporting documents with their application and make sure that their contact details are correct.
Given that the closing date is 3 September 2026, applicants should submit their applications well in advance of the deadline.
Enquiries
Applicants who require further information about the opportunity can contact:
Ms Lucy Lekganyane
Telephone: 012 401 5101
Any questions about documentation, eligibility or the application process should be addressed to the above contact and not to information shared through social-media posts.
Closing date
The application closes on:
3 September 2026
Those who meet the requirements should submit their applications before the closing date.
No stipend or salary given
The supplied advertisement does not specify a stipend, salary or monthly allowance.
Applicants should therefore not expect a stipend or assume a level of monthly payment.
In a similar vein, the advertisement does not guarantee permanent employment after an applicant completes the ARPL or trade-testing process.
Tshwane South TVET College campuses
The advertisement also lists the following addresses:
Head Office
85 Francis Baard Street
P.O. Box 151
Pretoria, 0001
Centurion Campus
TEK Base, College Street
Lyttelton
0157
Atteridgeville Campus
5 Khoza Street
Atteridgeville
0008
Pretoria West Campus
150 Industrial Road
Pretoria West
0183
Odi Campus
Molefe Makinta Highway
Mabopane
0190
For this particular ARPL opportunity, however, the advertisement specifically asks that applications be emailed to the specified address.
Who should apply?
The opportunity is relevant to unemployed persons who have relevant practical experience in one of the three trades advertised by Tshwane South TVET College.
An individual who has worked as a fitter and turner, diesel mechanic or automotive motor mechanic and is able to provide the required evidence of experience may find that the ARPL pathway is more relevant than starting to study towards an entry-level programme.
Applicants should carefully consider their experience in relation to the trade to which they are applying before submitting their supporting documents.
Key information
Detail Information
Opportunity Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)
Institution Tshwane South TVET College
Partner LGSETA
Trades Fitter & Turner; Diesel Mechanic; Automotive Motor Mechanic
Employment status Must be unemployed
Experience Minimum 3 years
CV Required
Highest qualification Required
Certified ID Required
ARPL participation Required
Trade testing Process towards trade testing
Application method Email
Email [email protected]
Closing date 3 September 2026
Enquiries Ms Lucy Lekganyane – 012 401 5101
Stipend Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tshwane South TVET College ARPL opportunity?
It is an Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning opportunity for unemployed workers with relevant experience in Fitting and Turning, Diesel Mechanics or Automotive Motor Mechanics.
How much experience do I need?
Applicants must provide proof of employment showing at least three years of experience.
Can employed workers apply?
The advertisement specifies that only unemployed persons may apply.
Which trades are covered?
The following three trades are covered: Fitter and Turner, Diesel Mechanic and Automotive Motor Mechanic.
What documents are required?
Applicants must provide a CV, their highest qualification, a certified ID copy and proof of employment showing at least three years’ experience.
Is a stipend provided?
No stipend or salary amount is given in the supplied advertisement.
Where must I submit my application?
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected].
When does the opportunity close?
The closing date is 3 September 2026.
Does ARPL guarantee a trade-test pass?
No. Applicants must complete the required ARPL processes and meet the applicable requirements for trade testing.
Why the opportunity is important
There are many experienced workers in South Africa who have practical knowledge gained through years of employment. An ARPL pathway can be a formal way to evaluate prior learning and workplace competence.
For the unemployed worker in one of the advertised trades, the Tshwane South TVET College opportunity is an opportunity to gain entry to the evaluation process, rather than merely having an informal workplace record.
An applicant should therefore approach the process realistically and understand that assessment and trade-testing criteria still apply.
Source
Source: Tshwane South TVET College ARPL advertisement supplied for this article.
The advertisement contains the listed trades, applicant requirements, three-year experience requirement, application email, closing date and enquiry details.
This report has been independently written from the supplied source. No unconfirmed stipend, salary, employment guarantee or additional eligibility requirements have been added.
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Disclaimer
This article is provided for general information and should not be regarded as an official application notice from Tshwane South TVET College or LGSETA.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the ARPL process, successful completion of the assessment, passing a trade test or employment.
Applicants should confirm the latest information with Tshwane South TVET College before submitting personal documents.
Scam awareness
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