SHUKELA Training Centre, popularly known as STC, is a reputable and renowned Skills Development Provider (SDP) and Trade Test Centre (TTC) accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). It is wholly owned by the South African Sugar Association (SASA) and is based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban.
The STC is a truly international institution as it not only trains learners from within South African borders but also those from other SADC and West African countries, as well as Dubai. Turning 51 years this year, it is one of the oldest training centres in South Africa, and prides itself on producing quality artisans that go on to compete with the best in the world.
An advantage of training at STC is that it has onsite accommodation, making it convenient for learners coming from outside Durban.
The STC is accredited to deliver Occupational Qualifications in the following trades: Electrical, Instrumentation, Refrigeration, Fitting, Turning, Fitting and Turning (dual trade), Millwright, Automotive Motor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Boilermaking and Welding.
For those who do not intend to enroll for a full artisan qualification but want skills that will open up employment opportunities or enable them to start their own businesses, STC is now accredited by the MerSETA and the QCTO to offer the following Skills Programmes: Basic Shield and Tungsten Arc Welding (12 weeks), Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding in all positions using jigs (6 weeks), Brazing and Spot Welding Skills (4 weeks), Basic Automotive Repairing Skills (10 weeks), Basic Automotive Servicing Skills (7 weeks), Automotive Service Workshop Assistant (11 weeks) and Motor Vehicle Workshop Assistant (8 weeks).
The advantages of the Skills Programmes are that they are shorter duration and more affordable compared to the full qualification yet develop much-needed skills. Modules successfully completed in Skills Programmes are recognised if the candidate subsequently enrols for a full qualification.
