Performance of artisans at academy assessed
Several events will be held to announce the winners of the different levels, culminating at an a ceremony in Shanghai, China in September next year.
Dignitaries and artisans at the Skills Academy of Gert Sibande TVET College arrived on Tuesday, September 28 for a gala event at a restaurant in Standerton.
The National Artisan Moderation Body (Namb) evaluates the performance of accredited trade test centres.
A red carpet and the ambience in the hall testified to the importance of the ceremony.
A competition was held among artisans to proceed from regional level to provincial level and finally, national level.
The Standerton Advertiser had the chance to speak to Mr David Mohlamme, national team leader from Pretoria.
“This is the Olympics for artisans,” he said.
“It is an effort from government to train more artisans for South Africa.”
Mr Mohlamme emphasised that industry has to come on board to open doors for the students.
According to him, practical training is needed from business as a whole.
Several events will be held to announce the winners of the different levels, culminating at an a ceremony in Shanghai, China in September next year.
Artisans stood outside, showcasing their flags before walking in.
