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Apprenticeship Training

​​​​​The apprenticeship system is a well-known technical training system, involving practical and theoretical components offered in designated trades to achieve artisan status.

Apprenticeship training traditionally spans a three-year period on a block programme, with institutional training at the STC complemented by workplace training.  This ultimately culminates in a trade test conducted at the Centre.  Engineering qualifications offered by STC can be classified into two broad categories which inform the two engineering departments:

 

Electrical Trades - Construction Electrician; Electrician; Electronics; Instrumentation; Installation Electrician; Millwright 

Mechanical Trades - Automotive Mechanic; Boilermaker; Diesel Mechanic; Fitting; Fitting and Turning; Motor Mechanic; Plater Welder; Refrigeration; Turning Welder.

 

The table shows the various apprenticeship qualifications offered by STC and the duration of block programme in each phase:

TradePhase 1Phase 2Phase 3

Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

9127

Boilermaker

1086

Diesel Fitting

131010

Diesel Mechanic

131010

Electrical
Electrical Course 1-4 2017
Electronics
Electro-Pneumatics

131211

Fitter
Fitter Phase 1-3 2017

1298

Fitter and Turner Phase 1-3 2017
Fitter and Turner

12119

Turner
Turner Phase1-3 2017

121211

Instrument Mechanician

10129

Millwright
Millwright Phase 1-3 2017

161813

Motor Mechanic
Motor Mechanic Phase 1-3 2017
Motor Mechanic Course 1-2 2017

131010

Welder
Welder Phase 1-3 2017
Welder Course 1-8 2017

1056

Plater welder

10910

 

Minimum entry requirements: Learners should have at least an N2 or an NCV level 3 or level 4 qualifications in their respective disciplines.

 Many of the qualifications include modules in Electronics, Electro-Pneumatics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC, Laser Alignment and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) lathe operation.  These modules can be provided as stand-alone courses which are certified by STC. 

 Certification:  The National Artisan Moderating Body (NAMB) issues certificates to apprentices that have been declared competent after the trade test.