Trades and Construction
Department: Trades and Construction
Build Your Skills. Build Your Future.
Skillwave Africa Training College's Department of Trades and Construction offers a variety of programs to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need for a rewarding career in the building trades. Whether you're interested in plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, or masonry, we have a program to help you achieve your goals.
Key Features:
- Flexible Learning Options: Short certificates, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas allow you to choose the program that best fits your schedule and career goals.
- Hands-on Training: Gain practical skills through workshops and labs, using industry-standard tools and equipment.
- Industry-Qualified Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about their trades.
- Career Preparation: Our programs equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to enter the workforce with confidence.
Our Programs:
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Plumbing:
- Short Certificates (2 Weeks):
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Basic Pipefitting Techniques
- Certificates (3 Months):
- Residential Plumbing Assistant
- Commercial Plumbing Maintenance
- Diploma (6 Months):
- Licensed Plumber Pathway
- Short Certificates (2 Weeks):
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Carpentry and Joinery:
- Short Certificates (2 Weeks):
- Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery (Prerequisite for Carpentry Certificates)
- Certificates (3 Months):
- Basic Carpentry
- Diploma (6 Months) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Certificate:
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Short Certificates (2 Weeks):
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Electrical:
- Certificates (3 Months) - Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery:
- Basic Electrical Wiring (adheres to local regulations)
- Diploma (6 Months) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Certificate:
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance (adheres to local regulations)
- Advanced Diploma (1 Year) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Diploma:
- Advanced Electrical Systems (adheres to local regulations)
- Certificates (3 Months) - Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery:
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Masonry:
- Certificates (3 Months) - Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery:
- Introduction to Masonry
- Diploma (6 Months) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Certificate:
- Masonry Basics
- Advanced Diploma (1 Year) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Diploma:
- Masonry Specialist
- Certificates (3 Months) - Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery:
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Construction Supervision:
- Advanced Diploma (1 Year) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Diploma:
- Construction Supervision
- Advanced Diploma (1 Year) - Prerequisite: One Trades and Construction Diploma:
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International Certifications Offered:
- National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC) for Plumbing
- Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- City & Guilds Certificates (various trades)