Upington · Johannesburg · Western Cape  |  Level 1 B-BBEE Provider

Our Programmes &
Training Offerings

From nationally registered qualifications to portable trade skills — every programme at TEL Academy is accredited, practical and designed to create employment-ready graduates across South Africa.

30+
Programmes Offered
4
Training Categories
6
Accreditation Bodies
NQF 2–6
Qualification Levels

National & FET Qualifications

Full nationally registered qualifications — NQF Level 3 to 6

QCTO · HW SETA · TETA
NQF Level 3

Rockbreaking — Surface Excavations

National Certificate covering surface excavation techniques, safety procedures and equipment operation for the mining industry.

QCTO 12 Months Accredited
NQF Level 3

Rock Breaking — Underground Hard Rock

National Certificate for underground hard rock mining operations, covering drilling, blasting support and safety compliance.

QCTO 12 Months Accredited
NQF Level 3

Mineral Processing

National Certificate covering the processes involved in extracting and processing minerals from ore in a plant environment.

HW SETA 12 Months Accredited
NQF Level 4

OHS — Mining & Minerals

National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety specifically for the mining and minerals sector. Covers legislation, risk assessment and incident management.

HW SETA 12 Months Accredited
NQF Level 5

OHS Practitioner

Advanced National Certificate for OHS practitioners. Covers hazard identification, safety management systems and statutory compliance at a supervisory level.

HW SETA 18 Months Accredited
NQF Level 5

Supply Chain Management

National Certificate covering procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution. Ideal for professionals in transport, mining and construction supply chains.

TETA 18 Months Accredited
FET Certificate

Mining Operations

Further Education & Training Certificate in Mining Operations. Comprehensive qualification covering all core aspects of mine operations and safety management.

QCTO 18 Months Accredited

Mining Skills Programmes

Specialist skills for professionals in active mining environments

QCTO · MQA Aligned
Skills Programme

Occupational Health & Safety (Mining)

Practical OHS skills programme tailored for mining environments. Covers legal requirements, hazard management and emergency procedures.

HW SETA 3–6 Months Accredited
Skills Programme

Competent Person A & B

Certification for individuals required to demonstrate competency in mining operations as a Competent Person A (surface) or B (underground).

QCTO 5 Days Accredited
Skills Programme

Blasting Assistant

Practical qualification for blasting assistants working under the supervision of a certified blasting engineer in surface or underground operations.

QCTO 3 Months Accredited
Skills Programme

Operate Mobile Machinery

Covers the safe operation of mobile machinery on mining sites in compliance with MHSA regulations and site-specific requirements.

QCTO 4–8 Weeks Accredited
Skills Programme

Trackless Mobile Machinery

Specialist training for operators of trackless mobile machinery (TMM) in underground mining environments, aligned to DMR requirements.

QCTO 4–8 Weeks Accredited

Portable Skills Solutions

Hands-on trade skills for self-employment and community upliftment

CETA · TETA Aligned
Portable Skills

Brick Making, Brick Laying & Plastering

Learn to produce bricks, lay bricks and plaster walls to a professional standard. A highly employable skill set in the construction sector.

CETA 3–6 Months
Portable Skills

Carpentry, Roofing & Welding

Practical woodwork, structural roofing and welding skills. Opens doors to construction, manufacturing and self-employment opportunities.

CETA 3–6 Months
Portable Skills

Electrical House Wiring & Maintenance

Learn the fundamentals of domestic electrical wiring, fault finding and maintenance. A highly sought-after portable skill across all provinces.

CETA 3–6 Months
Portable Skills

Boilermaking & Welding

Practical training in boilermaking and welding techniques. Develops trade skills for the construction, mining and manufacturing sectors.

SETA Aligned 3 Months

Short & Safety Courses

Essential compliance and professional development for all industries

Multi-SETA Accredited
Short Course

Legal Liability

Understand your legal obligations and liabilities as a manager or supervisor in the workplace. Covers OHSA, MHSA and related legislation.

Multi-SETA 2–3 Days
Short Course

First Aid Level 1, 2 & 3

HPCSA-aligned first aid training from basic response (Level 1) through to advanced first aid (Level 3). Valid for 3 years from date of certification.

HPCSA Aligned 1–5 Days
Short Course

Working at Heights

Mandatory training for anyone working at elevated positions. Covers fall protection, harness use, rescue procedures and legal requirements.

OHSA Aligned 1–2 Days
Short Course

Confined Space

Entry and rescue procedures for confined space work. Covers gas testing, permit systems, emergency response and OHSA legal requirements.

OHSA Aligned 1–2 Days
Short Course

Basic Fire Fighting

Theory and practical training in fire prevention, classification of fires, selection and use of fire extinguishers, and fire emergency response.

SABS Aligned 1 Day
NQF Level 2

New Venture Creation

Empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills to start and manage a small business. Covers business planning, marketing, finance and operations.

SETA Accredited 6 Months
Short Course

Supervisory Courses

Develop key supervisory and team management skills. Covers communication, delegation, performance management and workplace relations.

Multi-SETA 3–5 Days
NQF Level 5

Facilitator, Assessor & Moderator

ETDP SETA registered programmes to become a qualified Facilitator, Assessor or Moderator. Essential for anyone working in training and skills development.

ETDP SETA 3–6 Months

Ready to Start Your Training Journey?

Enrol today or contact our team to find the right programme for your career goals.