Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty)



Atholl Munday Training Centre (Pty)

About Us

Atholl Munday College of Technologyis an educational institution with a difference.




• We work in partnership with the industry to create flexible and multiple pathways to enable our students to enter into the world of work.

• We offer varied artisan related –training programmes and qualifications that meet the technical and engineering skills demanded by industry.

• We use innovation and technology to provide students with practical on the job experience to deliver these programmes and qualifications.



• We emphasize quality of delivery and assessments by ensuring students are job ready in their respective disciplines

History
The Atholl Munday College of Technology was born out of years of working with industry – to find solutions to the skills crisis in South Africa. Atholl Munday Training Centre was inaugurated in 1970, serving as the training centre of excellence for the AECI group, and part of the mandate was to promote training within the company.
Over the past 4 decades the Centre has developed into a well-recognized and respected training institution within industry specializing in technical training related to Fitters, Electricians, Boiler-Makers, Millwrights and Welders.
Accreditation
The College is accredited with the following SETAs and regulatory bodies:

• CHIETA (chemical),

• Services SETA,

• MERSETA,

• Fully registered with the DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training) as a registered FET college,

• QCTO (Quality Council of Trade and Occupations)

• NAMB (National Artisan Moderating Board)

Atholl Munday Training Center Courses Offered

Electrical Engineering Courses

We offer the following:

  • Electrical Engineering Courses related to industry standards
  • Electrical Engineering Learnerships
  • Electrical Engineering Apprenticeships
  • Work Integrated learning (WIL)

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships and Learnerships

We offer  private and SETA sponsored mechanical fitting apprenticeships and learnerships:

  • Mechanical Engineering Learnerships in Fitting
  • Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships
  • Work integrated learning (WIL)

Welding

We offer private and SETA sponsored:

  • Welding learnerships
  • Welding apprenticeships
  • Work integrated learning (WIL)

Plumbing Courses in Durban

  • Plumbing Learnerships
  • Plumbing Apprenticeships
  • Work integrated learning (WIL)

Apprenticeship Training Program (3 years)

A wide range of artisan learnerships and apprenticeships are offered in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Welding.

Included in the package are the following:

  • 100% placement with an employer
  • Wide range of industrial partners and blue chip companies to absorb our students
  • 95% pass rate
  • International recognition through red seal endorsement of our trade tests
  • Modern, high tech workshops and facilities to simulate the world of work
  • Full set of tools
  • Complete protective gear
  • Monthly stipend
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recogntion of prior learning (RPL) is a process whereby people’s prior learning can be formally recognised towards a registered qualifications, and unit standards, regardless of where and how the learning was attained. Athol Munday College of Technology integrates past learning and experience into the program and assesses any gaps in the knowledge and skills of the learner. This gap is developed into a structured learning program. The learner is then prepared for a trade test. This programme has skilled many artisans to enter the world of work as fully qualified artisans.

Trade Test for Artisans and Learnerships



Trade testing process:
• Technical panel evaluation
• Candidate interview
• Pre-evaluation
• Application for approval with seta’s
• 3 weeks preparation
• Trade test
Artisan Training Courses
Skills development courses are short courses which form part of a bigger qualification. These are held over Saturdays, or part time.
BASIC PLC COURSE
• PLC
• Number Systems
• Terminology
• Basic Requirements
• Programming a PLC (Ladder Logic)
• Discrete Inputs / Output
• Analog Inputs/ Outputs
• Timers
• Counters
• Design using content covered in theory
• Program using LOGO Software
DURATION : 5 X SATURDAYS
Other Skills Training available
• Alignment – DTI
• Basic Arc Welding (MMA)
• Basic Electrical (Handyman) Lighting and Plugs
• Basic Gas Cutting & Welding (Safety Awareness)
• Basic Hydraulics
• Basic Mig / Tig Welding
• Basic Pneumatics
• Basic Rigging & Slinging
• Bearings – Roller and Ball
• Flanges and Gaskets
• Laser Alignment
• Mechanical Seals
• Portable Electric Tools
• Power Tools
• Precision Measuring
• Valves
• Workshop Grinding Training
Contact Us
Tel: 031 904 3244
Cell: 0731880119
Fax: 031 904 3245 /086 615 5902
Accredited:CHIETA – ATH 101 / MERSETA – 17-A/ACC/0162/07
PO Box 608
Umbogintwini 4120
Kwazulu Natal
Republic of South Africa
1, Dickens Road,
Umbogintwini 4120

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