August is a bumper month, not only for women, but also to showcase young talent. Every August, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Month shines a spotlight on the vital role South Africa’s TVET colleges play in equipping young people with the practical skills needed to enter the workforce. For the automotive sector, however, […]
The inaugural South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) Junior Skills Competition was successfully held at Baysville Technical High School in East London on Saturday, 5 June, marking an important milestone in the Association’s commitment to developing future artisans for the motor body repair sector. SAMBRA is a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry […]
Louis van Huyssteen, RMI National Training Director and member of the merSETA Accounting Authority, participated in a session at World Skills recently entitled “What makes an employer say ‘Yes, I want to hire this learner’ after a learnership or apprenticeship?” Employers want practical workplace readiness “In our sector, hiring decisions are highly practical,” says van […]
As a sector we need to be engaging with young learners at schools to show them what opportunities exist in our sector. A degree is not for everyone and a TVET qualification can be an excellent alternative and almost guarantee employment. The reality is South Africa’s technical trades are quietly facing a crisis. The backbone […]
The motor body repair sector is evolving rapidly as modern vehicles incorporate advanced materials, electronics and structural designs. However, elements of the existing panel beater training curriculum have not fully kept pace with these developments. SAMBRA has therefore initiated a formal review of the panel beater curriculum and the associated External Assessment Standard (EAS). The […]
