Mentorship Framework | Skills Transfer SA

How It Works

Watch an overview of the mentorship programme structure and benefits

21 Courses in 4 Levels

Each course includes theory and practical assignments tailored to the construction project on which the mentee is placed.

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Project & Persons

Level 1 – R 720 (7 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 1,820 (15 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 4,470 (30 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 6,970 (44 hrs) [Enrol]

Site Setup & Admin

Level 1 – R 7,660 (42 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 14,050 (76 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 16,870 (95 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 16,970 (95 hrs) [Enrol]

Community

Level 1 – R 0 (0 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 0 (0 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 3,070 (18 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 4,180 (24 hrs) [Enrol]

Quality Control

Level 1 – R 300 (3 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 3,910 (24 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 6,690 (41 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 19,790 (112 hrs) [Enrol]

Safety

Level 1 – R 1,040 (7 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 2,560 (16 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 3,020 (18 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 3,020 (18 hrs) [Enrol]

Traffic

Level 1 – R 260 (2 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 2,390 (13 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 7,410 (43 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 7,960 (46 hrs) [Enrol]

Patching

Level 1 – R 8,140 (44 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 9,970 (57 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 10,530 (60 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 10,530 (60 hrs) [Enrol]

Survey

Level 1 – R 1,670 (9 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 2,220 (12 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 2,430 (13 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 2,480 (14 hrs) [Enrol]

Services

Level 1 – R 560 (3 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 1,160 (7 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 2,090 (12 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 2,640 (15 hrs) [Enrol]

Culverts

Level 1 – R 3,560 (20 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 4,570 (27 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 8,720 (51 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 14,170 (81 hrs) [Enrol]

Concrete

Level 1 – R 2,930 (17 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 4,480 (28 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 7,650 (49 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 7,650 (49 hrs) [Enrol]

Earthworks

Level 1 – R 12,790 (71 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 15,100 (83 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 22,380 (132 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 23,780 (143 hrs) [Enrol]

Pavement layers

Level 1 – R 12,980 (72 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 22,790 (132 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 31,570 (200 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 44,310 (276 hrs) [Enrol]

Drainage

Level 1 – R 3,600 (23 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 6,370 (38 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 10,700 (62 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 10,980 (63 hrs) [Enrol]

Seals

Level 1 – R 16,350 (91 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 25,340 (144 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 32,520 (190 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 37,540 (232 hrs) [Enrol]

Asphalt

Level 1 – R 11,100 (60 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 13,090 (74 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 23,740 (136 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 26,430 (154 hrs) [Enrol]

Ancillary Roadworks

Level 1 – R 1,450 (10 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 3,290 (21 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 5,880 (35 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 9,950 (57 hrs) [Enrol]

Finishing Project

Level 1 – R 150 (2 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 250 (2 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 24,750 (135 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 24,930 (136 hrs) [Enrol]

Finance

Level 1 – R 0 (0 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 0 (0 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 9,080 (51 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 15,800 (88 hrs) [Enrol]

Project Management

Level 1 – R 0 (0 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 1,480 (8 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 10,330 (60 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 23,670 (133 hrs) [Enrol]

Structures

Level 1 – R 9,610 (52 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 2 – R 15,880 (92 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 3 – R 19,560 (118 hrs) [Enrol]
Level 4 – R 24,980 (148 hrs) [Enrol]

Programme Structure

Part 1: Theory => Pass tests to obtain CPD points

Part 2: Practical => Work on site and submit assignments to obtain certificate

Theory

Comprehensive course manuals covering civil engineering principles, materials, testing, design and construction methods. Moodle platform with multi choice tests on the following manuals

✓ Colto Standard Specifications
✓ General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
✓ Sabita and Technical Guidelines
✓ Technical Recommendations for Highways (TRH)
✓ South Africa Pavement Engineering Manuals (SAPEM)
✓ SANRAL drainage manual
✓ SANRAL bridge manual

Practical

Assignments to be completed on active road construction sites. Assignments tailored to each project's specific requirements and challenges. One-on-one mentorship with experienced professional engineer.

✓ Weekly one-on-one discussions with Mentor
✓ On-site guidance & assistance with work on site
✓ Experience on site signed off by Pr. Eng. for ECSA registration

Practical assignments = Proof of experience for ECSA registration

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