{"id":805,"date":"2025-10-22T09:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2025-10-22T09:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T09:36:15","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/?page_id=805","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mh1sgl4r-52edaff641a42a5d13743f3c0cf2092a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mh1sgl4r-52edaff641a42a5d13743f3c0cf2092a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mh1sgl4r-52edaff641a42a5d13743f3c0cf2092a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mh1sgl4r-52edaff641a42a5d13743f3c0cf2092a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mh1sgl4r-52edaff641a42a5d13743f3c0cf2092a av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mh1seium-34247e065df0af67212528dac21c6f94  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1schru-03d5c3f1bf40e9d877ecc2143c1a1ac2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is Protech Training accredited?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is Protech Training accredited?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is Protech Training accredited?\">Is Protech Training accredited?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, we are fully accredited by the relevant Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to deliver skills training programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sdgr0-c0e42f6008b9676398c7a6d01ad44d96'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What courses do you offer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What courses do you offer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What courses do you offer?\">What courses do you offer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We offer training in trades such as Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, and other occupational skills. Short courses and customised programmes are also available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sefi9-945c82b479d33cabe0bc6992b46cf302'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who can apply?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who can apply?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who can apply?\">Who can apply?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our programmes are open to unemployed youth, employed workers who want to upskill, and organisations seeking workplace skills development for their staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1shuo0-9f72bc80d6cc9be2c1045bb53ff39df3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you assist with job placement?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you assist with job placement?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you assist with job placement?\">Do you assist with job placement?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While job placement is not guaranteed, we partner with industry stakeholders and employers to link trained learners to opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sikox-ed1f56e4dec12deadf6d88f5bcc2eedb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you provide certification?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you provide certification?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you provide certification?\">Do you provide certification?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, successful learners receive SETA-accredited certificates of competence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sjd23-6103ef3d45b1c7874a042c55e4e0d462'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Where is Protech Training based?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Where is Protech Training based?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Where is Protech Training based?\">Where is Protech Training based?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are based in Pretoria, Rosslyn, but we also serve learners from surrounding areas and collaborate with organisations across South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sk7fs-ce5031cc0cf287195a2017c079e2fe2b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I apply for a course?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I apply for a course?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I apply for a course?\">How do I apply for a course?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applications can be submitted online via our Apply Now button or in person at our offices. Required documents include a certified copy of your ID, latest school results, and proof of residence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1skzi7-ed48290fed077b30264e0b110e94492f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the entry requirements?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the entry requirements?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the entry requirements?\">What are the entry requirements?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Entry requirements depend on the programme. Apprenticeships and Learnerships require a minimum requirement of Grade 9, Short skills programmes are open to anyone with an interest in the trade. Trade Tests\/ARPL require a minimum of 3 years working experience in that respective trade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sltm3-77ba55689aedf691777fcf781a32da57'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long do the courses take?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long do the courses take?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long do the courses take?\">How long do the courses take?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Duration varies by programme. Short skills programmes can take a few weeks, while full learnerships and apprenticeships can take 12\u201336 months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1soqij-0d4adbbc12f5e28d73f1685bdc8b0668'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is funding or financial aid available?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is funding or financial aid available?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is funding or financial aid available?\">Is funding or financial aid available?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, in some cases training is funded through partnerships with SETAs, government departments, or NGOs. Private students may also apply on a self-funded basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1spkve-5fdb844c4d5e9b8a97f27bc32f486e67'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you provide workplace exposure or internships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you provide workplace exposure or internships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you provide workplace exposure or internships?\">Do you provide workplace exposure or internships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. Many of our programmes include workplace-based learning in line with SETA requirements, giving learners practical experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sq9kc-4ec526ab3128dee3f2dd432100f1b6f8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What support do learners get during training?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What support do learners get during training?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What support do learners get during training?\">What support do learners get during training?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Learners receive academic support, mentorship, and in some cases meals and transport stipends, depending on the project funder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1sqz07-c9d5aea9fb3d4fa6a82ac4c759fe0ab9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are your courses recognised nationally?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are your courses recognised nationally?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are your courses recognised nationally?\">Are your courses recognised nationally?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, our programmes are accredited by SETAs and recognised nationally. Learners receive official statements of results and certificates of competence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1srujb-f6bf7aa137f047a79e258c6fa59864dd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can companies partner with Protech Training?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can companies partner with Protech Training?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can companies partner with Protech Training?\">Can companies partner with Protech Training?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes. We collaborate with corporates, NGOs, and government departments to deliver workplace skills plans, training projects, and community development initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mh1ssjew-85021b725deec1192fe0642cb8da2329'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens after I complete my training?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens after I complete my training?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens after I complete my training?\">What happens after I complete my training?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You will receive an accredited certificate. While employment is not guaranteed, we actively link learners to opportunities through our industry network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/805"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=805"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":810,"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/805\/revisions\/810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/protechtraining.co.za\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}