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In partnership with Japan, South Africa, has constructed a training yard for artisans which will train them to deal with water losses in the South African communities. 

The trade test is the last stage in the journey to becoming a fully qualified artisan. Whether you are training to become a plumber, electrician or mechanic you will need to write this formal test in order to receive national recognition in your field.

Ally Seerang used to steal anything made of metal and sell his loot to feed his drug addiction. Today, Seerang is using the same metal to support his family after taking part in an artisan training programme.

A gender revolution has begun in what were exclusively male industries, led by a still-tiny vanguard of women artisans produced by South Africa’s TVET College system.

Apprenticeships combine theory, practical work and workplace practice in a chosen trade field, and in the case of a listed trade ends in a trade test and an artisan certificate of competence.

Government has invested R500 million into the establishment of the National Artisan Development Academy that is aimed at addressing unemployment in the country.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says education, training and skills development are critical as they afford society an opportunity to learn and progress.

The department said that the delay was caused by an interruption in the transfer of funds to Rand Water as the implementing agent of the programme.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Naledi Pandor has urged leaders of big business to secure partnerships with the department to implement programmes for training artisans and entrepreneurs in  a range of sectors.