Skilled workers who have gained experience on the job but never received a formal qualification now have an opportunity to turn their practical knowledge into a recognised trade certificate.
- What Is the LG SETA ARPL Programme?
- Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
- Minimum Requirements
- Documents Required for Application
- Important Document Submission Rule
- How to Apply for the LG SETA ARPL Programme
- Selection and Assessment Process
- Closing Date
- Contact Details for Enquiries
- Why the LGSETA ARPL Programme Matters
The LG SETA ARPL Programme 2026 offers unemployed individuals with workplace experience in boilermaking the chance to obtain an Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker through the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) process.
This opportunity is offered by Majuba TVET College in partnership with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority. The programme is designed to help experienced workers formalise their skills and become certified artisans.
Only 15 positions are available, and interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
What Is the LG SETA ARPL Programme?
The LG SETA ARPL Programme is designed for individuals who already have workplace experience in a trade but do not have a formal qualification.
ARPL stands for Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning. It allows experienced workers to have their skills assessed and recognised, even if they did not complete a formal training programme.
Through this process, candidates can demonstrate their practical abilities and knowledge gained through work experience. If successful, they will be given the opportunity to attempt a trade test and receive an official artisan certification.
Certification is issued through the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, which ensures that the qualification is nationally recognised.
This means successful candidates can become qualified boilermaker artisans, improving their employability in industries such as engineering, construction, mining, and manufacturing.
Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker
The programme focuses on the Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker, a highly respected artisan trade within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Boilermakers are responsible for building, assembling, installing, and repairing large metal structures and equipment. Their work is essential in industries that rely on heavy steel structures and industrial machinery.
Typical duties of a boilermaker include:
- Fabricating and assembling steel structures
- Welding and cutting metal components
- Repairing boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels
- Reading technical drawings and blueprints
- Maintaining and installing heavy metal equipment
Because many industries rely on skilled artisans, qualified boilermakers are often in demand across multiple sectors.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the LG SETA ARPL Programme 2026 must meet the following minimum criteria:
- A pass in Grade 9 or NQF Level 3
- Must be a South African citizen
- At least three years of workplace experience in the boilermaking trade
- Applicants must have sufficient practical experience to attempt a trade test
This programme is specifically designed for individuals who have already been working in the trade environment, but who have not had the opportunity to obtain formal certification.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:
- A CV (not more than two pages)
- A certified copy of South African ID
- A certified copy of a high school report or highest qualification
- A detailed letter from previous employers confirming duties related to the boilermaking trade
The employer letter is particularly important, as it helps verify that the applicant has relevant workplace experience in boilermaking.
Related: Services SETA Occupational Skills Programme -NQF Level 3
Important Document Submission Rule
Applicants must ensure that all required documents are combined into one single PDF file before submission.
Applications will not be accepted if documents are submitted in the following formats:
- Photo files
- CamScanner images
- Multiple separate attachments
Submitting documents in the wrong format may result in automatic disqualification, so applicants should ensure that their documents are properly compiled before sending their application.
How to Apply for the LG SETA ARPL Programme
Applications must be submitted via email.
Applicants should send their documents to:
applicationsnewcastletrainingc@gmail.com
The email subject line must read:
ARPL: BOILERMAKER
Ensure the email includes the following documents in one PDF file:
- CV (maximum two pages)
- Certified ID copy
- Certified qualification or school report
- Employer confirmation letter detailing boilermaking duties
Incomplete applications or missing documents may lead to disqualification.
Selection and Assessment Process
Once applications are received, they will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the programme requirements.
Shortlisted candidates will then undergo an ARPL assessment process, where their existing skills and experience will be evaluated.
Candidates who successfully complete this assessment will be given the opportunity to proceed toward the trade test and artisan certification, after which they may be contracted with LG SETA.
Learn more: Electrical ARPL Programme with EASTC Technocentric Varsity
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
13 March 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid missing the deadline.
Contact Details for Enquiries
For additional information about the programme, applicants may contact:
Nthabiseng Khanye
Newcastle Training Centre
Telephone: 034 318 2021
Why the LGSETA ARPL Programme Matters
Across South Africa, many workers gain valuable technical skills through years of practical experience. However, without a formal qualification, it can be difficult to access better job opportunities.
The LGSETA ARPL Programme helps bridge this gap by allowing experienced workers to convert their knowledge and practical abilities into a recognised qualification.
For individuals who have worked in boilermaking but never received formal training, this programme provides a pathway to:
- Obtain a nationally recognised occupational certificate
- Become a certified artisan
- Improve employment prospects
- Increase earning potential
With only 15 available positions, eligible candidates should take advantage of this opportunity and ensure their applications are submitted before the deadline.
