Boilermaker Tvet Colleges

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Boilermaker Tvet Colleges

Boilermaker Tvet Colleges

Boilermakers are trained craftsmen who, in the fields of engineering and metal fabrication, breathe life into metal via their exacting artistry. Boilermaking-specific courses are offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutes, giving students the practical skills and academic knowledge they need to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels are among the metal structures that boilermakers fabricate, assemble, and repair. Their labor is essential in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, building, mining, and energy. In response to the demand for competent boilermakers, TVET colleges have created extensive course offerings.

Boiler Maker Engineering N1-N6

Boilermakers assemble, install, and repair boilers, closed vats, and other large vessels or containers that hold liquids and gases. They perform physically demanding dangerous work. Many must travel to worksites and live away from home for long stretches of time. Most learn their trade through a formal apprenticeship program. Candidates are more likely to get into training programs if they already have welding experience and certification.

Boilermaker tvet colleges

  • Central Johannesburg TVET College
  • Ekurhuleni East TVET College
  • Ekurhuleni West TVET College
  • Sedibeng TVET College
  • South West Gauteng TVET College
  • Tshwane North TVET College
  • Tshwane South TVET College
  • Western TVET College

Admission Requirements

  • For N1-N3, Grade 10 (with Mathematics & Physical science)
  • For N4-N6, Grade 12 Certificate (with Mathematics & Physical science)
    OR
  • N3 (with Engineering mathematics & Engineering science)

Career Fields

With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:

  • Factories
  • Power Stations
  • Oil rigs
  • Petrol refineries
  • Mines
  • Chemical companies
  • Shipbuilding industry.

Curriculum

N1 N2 N3
  • Engineering Science
  • Mathematics
  • Plating and structural steel drawing
  • Metalwork theory
  • Engineering Science
  • Mathematics
  • Plating and structural steel drawing
  • Platers Theory (Boiler making)
    OR
  • Welders Theory (Welding)
  • Engineering Science
  • Mathematics
  • Plating and structural steel drawing
  • Mechanotechnology
N4 N5 N6
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Draughting
  • Mechanotechnics
  • Machines & Properties of Metals
  • Mechanotechnics
  • Strength of material and structures
  • Power machines
  • Mechanical Drawing and Design
  • Mechanotechnics
  • Strength of material and structures
  • Power machines
  • Mechanical Drawing and Design

Duration and Certification

The duration of each level is Three months. Therefore a TRIMESTER timetable is followed, with registration taking place in January, April, and August, enabling the successful student to accumulate THREE national certificates during the course of one year.

Certificates are awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), All qualifications are nationally recognized by industries and universities

Documents needed to apply to Boilermaker Tvet Colleges

Prior to applying to the college, the following documents are required:

  • 3 certified copies of the ID of the Learner
  • 3 certified copies of the ID of the Parent/Legal Guardian
  • One ID-size photo
  • Copy Certified of latest school report/Grade 9 or Higher
  • A unique Email address and cellphone number

Contact Details


123 Fr​ancis Baard Street

Pretoria
0001
Call Centre Information
0800 87 2222
 
Private Bag X174
Pretoria
0001​
Tel + 27 12 312 5911

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