Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)
Necsa · North West
Posted 7 September 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →BACKGROUND: The Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) is a structured process that acknowledges and validates the skills, knowledge, and competencies individuals have acquired through formal or informal work experience. The primary goal of ARPL is to recognise existing skills and experience by validating the practical skills people have acquired through work experience, informal learning, or non-formal training. The ARPL program will provide access to artisan trade testing by allowing competent candidates to enter an official trade test without completing the full accredited training programme and open a pathway for experienced workers to become qualified artisans. Employed and unemployed South Africans are invited to seize the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge, and experience in the following trades: Electrical Engineering - Electrician Total number =90 -Instrumentation Total number = 50 Mechanical Engineering - Fitter and Turner Total number= 60 -Mechanical Fitter Total number= 60 Fabrication Engineering - Welder Total number = 90 Please note the following: • Only South African citizens will be considered for these opportunities. • Admission into the program does not guarantee employment at Necsa. • Accommodation will be provided. • Toolbox will be provided • Stipends will be provided • People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NB! 1) Applicants who have already participated in any NSF/SETA Programme will not be considered and if it is found that this was the case after appointment, the contract will be terminated with immediate effect. 2) The programme will be implemented through other accredited skills development providers in partnership with the Necsa Learning Academy General Information For more information about the advert, please contact us on: Email: InforNLA@necsa.co.za. Tel: 012 305 3328/ 3304 If you have not heard from us within 30 days after, please consider your application unsuccessful.