North West Branch
Rustenburg Training Centre | Industrial & Artisan Courses in North West
Rustenburg is the platinum mining capital of South Africa and one of the country’s most active areas for heavy industry, construction and logistics. United Training Centre’s Rustenburg campus trains machine operators, artisans, safety officers and drivers for the mines, smelters, construction sites and transport companies that drive the North West economy.
Whether you come from Brits, Swartruggens, Koster, Thabazimbi or anywhere in the Bojanala District — your career starts here.
Industries That Hire Our Rustenburg Graduates
We provide hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge for all industrial machinery and professional certifications.
- Platinum Mining — machine operators, artisans and safety officers for Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater and other North West mines
- Construction — earth moving operators for infrastructure, housing and commercial developments across Rustenburg and Bojanala
- Smelting & Processing — millwrights, electricians and diesel mechanics for platinum processing facilities
- Agriculture — machine operators and drivers for North West farming operations
- Government — Rustenburg Local Municipality and North West provincial infrastructure projects
- Logistics & Transport — Code 10 and Code 14 drivers for mining supply chains
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Course Categories in Rustenburg
Earth Moving Machines
Hands-on training for excavators, bulldozers, graders and TLBs. Learn safe operation and real job-site skills employers demand.
Artisan
Practical trade training with real workshop experience to build skilled professionals ready for high-demand careers.
Lifting Machines
Train for cranes, forklifts and lifting equipment with certified safety and load-handling skills.
Safety Courses
Essential workplace safety training covering hazard awareness, compliance and emergency response.
Engineering Courses
Technical programmes focused on practical knowledge, safety standards and workplace readiness.
Driving Lessons
Driver training for beginners and professionals to build confidence and road safety skills.
Why Choose Us
State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Hands-on training on real machines
- TETA, CETA and MERSETA accredited certificates recognised across South Africa
- Free accommodation
- Job Placement Support
Specialized Training Programs
Rustenburg and the Bojanala Platinum District is South Africa’s most concentrated area of platinum mining activity. The mines surrounding Rustenburg — Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater and others — employ thousands of machine operators, artisans and safety officers.
Training locally in Rustenburg means you build connections with North West employers and get your certificate without travelling to another province. Our graduates work on mines and construction sites across the entire Bojanala District.
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What our learners say
We are proud to have trained hundreds of students across South Africa. Our hands-on approach, accredited certificates and job assistance have helped many graduates start successful careers in construction, mining, engineering and transport industries.
"I came from Thabazimbi looking for mining work. After completing my TLB and excavator training at the Rustenburg branch I was placed at a platinum mine within 6 weeks. The training is tough but very practical — exactly what mines are looking for.."
"I did my forklift and reach truck training in Rustenburg. The instructors have real mining experience and the training reflects that. I now operate forklifts at a smelter in the Bojanala District. Highly recommended."
"777 D training was world class. The simulator hours plus live machine time on a working pit gave me real confidence. Got hired straight after."
Conveniently Located in Rustenburg Central
Our campus is situated at 66 Steen Street, Rustenburg Central — easily accessible from all surrounding North West towns and the Bojanala Platinum mining belt.
We welcome students from:
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Swartruggens
- Koster
- Thabazimbi
- Northam
- Mooinooi
- Bafokeng
- - Sun City / Pilanesberg area
- Mogwase
Free accommodation is available for students travelling from outside Rustenburg.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are at 66 Steen Street, Rustenburg Central, North West Province — easily accessible from Brits, Swartruggens, Thabazimbi, Northam and surrounding Bojanala District areas.
Yes. We offer FREE accommodation for students travelling from outside Rustenburg. Just let us know when you enroll.
Our certificates are accredited by TETA, CETA, MERSETA and MQA — accepted by Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater, construction companies and logistics operations across North West Province.
Yes. We provide job placement support and have relationships with local employers in Rustenburg and the surrounding Bojanala mining belt. Many graduates are placed within weeks of completing their training.
No. You can register by phone or WhatsApp. Call us on +27 81 795 8133 or +27 73 260 7172 to get started.
Yes. Our earth moving, lifting and safety courses meet the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act and are accepted by platinum mines and mining contractors across the Bojanala District and wider North West Province.
Course fees vary depending on the programme.
Please contact us for a full price list and current promotions.
Yes. Many students take combined courses to improve job opportunities, and you get free forklift training