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Cummins and Komatsu launch S Africa’s first TEC programme at Sedibeng TVET

Cummins and Komatsu launch S Africa’s first TEC programme at Sedibeng TVET

21st June 2018

     

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From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:

Cummins Africa Middle East and Komatsu Africa have teamed up to bring the first Technical Education for Communities, or TEC, programme to South Africa. Natasha Odendaal tells us more.

Natasha Odendaal:

The companies have inaugurated a new TEC curriculum at the Sedibeng Technical and Vocational Education and Training College, in Sebokeng.

About 30 students will undergo a three-year, market-relevant industry training programme, as well as gain the practical experience needed to develop the required technical skills. Cummins Africa Middle East VP and MD Gino Butera discusses this further.

Cummins Africa Middle East VP and MD Gino Butera:

Natasha Odendaal:

The curriculum, which also provides for teacher training and career guidance, includes basic mechanical, electrical and computer skills, as well as soft skills and workplace experience.

Cummins Africa Middle East VP and MD Gino Butera:

Natasha Odendaal:

This will culminate in opportunities for internships at the companies for a selected numbers of students. Komatsu Africa MD Mike Blom weighs in:

Komatsu Africa MD Mike Blom

Natasha Odendaal:

With employers experiencing critical shortages of skilled technical workers, Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor welcomed the initiative with open arms:

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor

Sashnee Moodley:

That’s Creamer Media’s Real Economy Report. Join us again next week for more news and insight into South Africa’s real economy.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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