What can you learn at a trade school?
Also known as a “technical school” or a “vocational school,” a trade school is an educational institution that exists to teach skills related to a specific job.
This type of school often offers more hands-on experience as well as some classroom education.
Examples of trades that you can learn at a trade school include:
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Design
- Safety operation of heavy equipment
These schools also often help students to find employment after they graduate.
Some of the best trade schools that you can find in South Africa include the likes of:
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Vulindlela Sunrise Technical Solutions in Pretoria.
- PCD College, a plumbing school started in 200, which was also the pioneer of private plumbing course training in South Africa.
In South Africa, trade schools are also known as Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. These colleges operate in more than 264 campuses nationwide and there are more than fifty registered and accredited public TVET Colleges in the country. There are also about 700 000 students in public TVET Colleges.
What are some of the benefits of attending a trade school?
Once you have qualified, you can ply your trade overseas and earn R30 000 to R60 000 per month. There is a high demand for individuals who are skilled in plumbing for example in various European countries.
You get hands-on training from a trade school.
By the time you start looking for employment, you will be equipped with a lot of practical experience.
You get the opportunity to learn new work skills in order to keep meeting the requirements in work environments that are constantly changing.
It’s ideal for you if you enjoy working with your hands.