Engineering Courses.
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South Africa's engineering and manufacturing sectors depend on skilled, certified artisans. At United Training Centre we offer hands-on engineering courses that combine practical workshop training with accredited certification recognised by MERSETA, QCTO and major industrial employers across the country.
Whether you are starting your career, upgrading your skills or preparing for your Trade Test — our experienced instructors and fully equipped workshops give you the real-world training you need to qualify and get working.
Electrical
Electrical artisan training and trade test. MERSETA accredited · NQF Level 3
10 Weeks - R 12,000
Diesel Mechanic
Heavy diesel engine repair and maintenance. Heavy plant & vehicle engines · NQF Level 3
10 Weeks - R 12,000
Fitter & Turner
Fitting, turning and machining. MERSETA accredited · NQF Level 3
8 Weeks - R 12,000
Millwright & Electrical
Combined millwright and electrical artisan training. Combined qualification · NQF Level 4
10 Weeks - R 16,500
Trade Test Preparation & Testing
Practical trade test prep across artisan disciplines. Red Seal preparation · All artisan trades
4 Weeks - R 25,000
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Yes. Our engineering and artisan courses are
accredited by MERSETA — the Manufacturing, Engineering
and Related Services SETA — and meet QCTO standards.
A Trade Test is the official South African assessment that certifies you as a qualified artisan. Passing your Trade Test earns you a Red Seal certificate — recognised nationally and internationally. Our Trade Test Preparation course gets you ready to pass.
No prior experience is required for most courses. Our instructors take students from basic level through to industry-ready competency.
Courses range from 3 weeks (Plumbing) to 10 weeks (Electrical, Diesel Mechanic, Millwright). Trade Test Preparation runs for 4 weeks.
Engineering courses are available at our Nelspruit,
Germiston and Rustenburg branches. Contact us to
confirm availability at your nearest branch.
Yes. Free accommodation is available for students travelling from outside the training centre area.
Our Artisan courses cover trades like welding and boilermaking. Engineering courses cover more technical disciplines like electrical, millwright, diesel mechanics and fitting & turning.