Specialised Short Courses
Specialised Short Courses
Advanced legal knowledge, OHSA and MHSA coaching, and compliance-focused programmes for supervisors and engineers.
Legal Knowledge OHSA Operations – Group Based (Coaching)
Training Programme
Legal knowledge OHSA operations – group based (coaching)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda – 082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
45
Objectives
Prepare candidates for Occupational Health and Safety Act exam
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Occupational Health and Safety Act – part A
Dates
- Rustenburg: 23-25/02/2026
- 11-13/08/2026
Legal Knowledge OHSA Operations – Group Based (Revision)
Training Programme
Legal knowledge OHSA operations – group based (revision)
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
2 days
Number of Candidates
45
Objectives
Prepare candidates for Occupational Health and Safety Act exam
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Occupational Health and Safety Act – part A
Dates
- 08-09/04/2026
- 26-27/10/2026
OHSA Conversion- Group Based (Smelters)
Training Programme
OHSA Conversion- Group Based (Smelters)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda – 082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
N/A
Target Population
Duration
N/A
Number of Candidates
N/A
Objectives
N/A
Learning Outcomes
Dates
Legal Knowledge MHSA Coaching Foreman (Part A)
Training Programme
Legal knowledge MHSA coaching foreman (part A)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda – 082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
25
Objectives
Prepare candidates for Mine Health and Safety Act exam
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act – part A
Dates
Engineering Standards Coaching Foreman (Part B)
Training Programme
Engineering standards coaching foreman (part B)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda – 082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
25
Objectives
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret and understand. Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards – part AB
Dates
Full-Time Revision (Parts A and B)
Training Programme
Full-Time Revision (parts A and B)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda – 082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
25
Objectives
Prepare candidates for Mine Health and Safety Act exam, Prepare candidates for Mine Standard exam
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act - Part A
- Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards – part B
Dates
Exam Application Closing Date
Training Programme
Exam application closing date
Contact: N/A
Minimum Entry Requirement
N/A
Target Population
Duration
N/A
Number of Candidates
N/A
Objectives
N/A
Learning Outcomes
Dates
- 17/04/2026
- 02/10/2026
Examination (Parts A and B)
Training Programme
Examination (parts A and B)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
1 day
Number of Candidates
95
Objectives
Determine if candidates prepared for Mine Health and Safety Act and Group Engineering Standards exams
Learning Outcomes
- Competency determined by written examination
Dates
- 29/05/2026
- 13/11/2026
Basic Winders
Training Programme
Basic winders
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Artisans (electrical, instrumentation, millwright) and junior engineers
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Artisans will be equipped with knowledge and skills of operation and maintenance of a basic winder
Learning Outcomes
- Winder brakes
- DC/AC motors
- Power correction
- Controllers: Rotorvar, Statorvar, Rectivar, DC-analogue, AC-cycle
- Safety CCT: Mains, Back up, Lock out, Lilly
- Maintenance
- Regulations
Dates
- 14-16/01/2026
- 03-05/06/2026
DC Winders
Training Programme
DC winders
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Basic winder course
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Artisans will be equipped with knowledge of what a DC winder system consists of, importance and operation of each of the sub-systems as well as the fundamental principles involved
Learning Outcomes
- Know what types of drives are used on winders and principles of operation of each driver
- Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
- Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
- Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control and know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
Dates
- 25-27/03/2026
- 05-07/08/2026
AC Winders
Training Programme
AC winders
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Basic winder course
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Artisans will be equipped with basic winder system troubleshooting knowledge and techniques
Learning Outcomes
- Know what an AC winder system consists of and understand the importance and operation of each sub-system as well as the fundamental principles involved
- Know what types of drives are used on winders and principles of operation of each driver
- Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
- Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
- Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control
- Know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
Dates
- 25-27/02/2026
- 01-03/07/2026
Conveyor Belt Theory and Repair Techniques
Training Programme
Conveyor belt theory and repair techniques
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
24
Objectives
Understanding the theory of conveyor belts, Splice a belt
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic theory of material handling using conveyor belts
- Identify types of conveyor belts and construction materials
- Identify various applications for belt types
- Store, handle and install conveyor belts
- Appreciate costs of damages to conveyor belts
- Understand splicing methods
Dates
- 13-15/04/2026
- 03-05/08/2026
Water Treatment Technology
Training Programme
Water treatment technology
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Fitters, Junior engineers
Duration
1 day
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Understand the effect of contaminants on pump life, Identify filtration and purification methods Understand methods of chemical addition
Learning Outcomes
- Methods of chemical addition
- Safety aspects of chemicals including storage
- Pumping contaminated water
- Methods to purify water
- Identifying water treatment terminology
Dates
- 15/07/2026
RCL-NET-INTRO (Introduction to Industrial Networks)
Training Programme
RCL-NET-INTRO (introduction to industrial networks)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
Describe the various industrial networking options and terminology, Install and configure simple networks including interface modules, software and cables, Configure and troubleshoot, Install and address various sensor and field devices including third-party devices, Troubleshoot and repair basic industrial network
Learning Outcomes
- The course introduces PROFIBUS, PROFINET and actuator-sensor interface (AS-I) networks within an automation system
- Delegates will enhance skills with basic network installations, configurations and troubleshooting
- This course covers sensor, field networks including hardware and software requirements, and installation rules
- Specific network protocols are discussed and are used to learn of configuration and parameterisation requirements
- Specific communication processors reviewed
Dates
- 22-24/04/2026
- 20-22/07/2026
RCL-NET-ETHERNET (Industrial Ethernet System Course)
Training Programme
RCL-NET-ETHERNET (industrial ethernet system course)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
Introduction to SIMATIC Net industrial ethernet, Project planning and configuration of the ethernet CP, Information security in industrial communications, Industrial wireless LAN, Overview and introduction to PROFINET technology, Configuring of PROFINET IO networks, Network router (IE-PB link) from PROFINET IO to PROFIBUS DP, Structure, start-up and diagnostics of a PROFINET IO network, Function test of the PROFINET IO network
Learning Outcomes
- Course attendees will learn how to design, set up and commission an industrial ethernet (PROFINET) network. The course uses a hands-on practical approach to reinforce the theoretical aspects of the training
Dates
- 18-20/05/2026
RCL-NET-PROFIBUS (PROFIBUS System Course)
Training Programme
RCL-NET-PROFIBUS (PROFIBUS system course)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration
5 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
PROFIBUS fundamentals in accordance with EN50170/IEC 61158, Overview of PROFIBUS devices and network components, Connectors, tools, laying, PROFIBUS diagnostics, Connecting an HMI device to PROFIBUS, Troubleshooting
Learning Outcomes
- The essential theoretical fundamentals of PROFIBUS protocols and services are taught. You will learn how to use the tools for start-up, service, testing and diagnostics
- Learn the different methods of setting up PROFIBUS networks (RS 485 network components, fibre optics). You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on PLC devices with HMI components
- On completion of this practice-orientated course, you will be able to install and optimise a PROFIBUS DP network, and you can limit and correct faults quickly
Dates
- 12-16/10/2026
RCL-SCADA (SCADA Control System – WinCC)
Training Programme
RCL-SCADA (SCADA control system – WinCC)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration
5 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
WinCC system overview, Creating a new project, Using the graphics designer, Making objects dynamic, Object C scripting, Alarm logging and messages, Archiving and trending, Reports designer
Learning Outcomes
- This course will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to design and configure automation systems using Siemens Windows Control Centre (WinCC)
Dates
- 09-13/11/2026
Gas Solutions (Afrox)
Training Programme
Gas solutions (Afrox)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
2 days
Number of Candidates
15
Objectives
To create a safe work environment by highlighting the importance of safe use, maintenance and storage of gas, gas equipment and gas-related processes.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and be able to practise safe use, handling and storage of gases
- Understand and be able to practise safe use of oxy-fuel and welding equipment
- Understand and be able to develop and practise safe workshop procedures
- Understand and be able to correctly use personal protection equipment
- Understand and be able to conduct safety audits on gases, equipment used with gas and gas-related processes
- Understand and be able to implement the SANS/ISO-related codes of practice in the workplace
Dates
- 05-06/05/2026
- 12-13/08/2026
- 03-04/11/2026
Gas Safety Seminar
Training Programme
Gas safety seminar
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
5 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
The participant will be able to apply the basic principles to the handling of gas cutting and welding equipment
Learning Outcomes
- Gauge less regulators – pressure settings incorrect
- Misuse of gas equipment
- Live demonstrations on approved gas safety devices
- Contamination of multistage and single stage regulators
- LPG regulator installed on acetylene cylinder - working pressures excessive
- Flashbacks on old and worn equipment
- Damaged bullnose on regulator caused by dropping - leaking gas causing explosion, bodily harm and damage to property
- Lubrication used on gas equipment – chemical reaction
Dates
- 16-20/03/2026
- 05-09/10/2026
- 13-17/07/2026
RCL-PLC Intro
Training Programme
RCL-PLC intro
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
3 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
Use and maintain SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers, course for beginners
Learning Outcomes
- Intro to Generic PLC Theory
- Numbers Processing
- Basic instructions (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, XOR)
- Programming using LOGO
- LOGO! Soft Comfort
- LOGO! programming and tasks
Dates
- 07-09/04/2026
RCL-PLC-ONE & RCL-PLC-TWO
Training Programme
RCL-PLC-ONE, RCL-PLC-TWO
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
5 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
Use and maintain SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers
Learning Outcomes
- Debugging a programme
- Binary operations and "gates"
- Counters and timers
- Rewiring of programmes
- Hardware handling
- Commissioning and monitoring or modifying variables
- Linear and structured programming techniques
- The SIMATIC S7 system family
- STEP 7 installation techniques and components
Dates
- 02-06/03/2026
- 04-08/05/2026
RCL-PLC-PROG-ONE & RCL-PLC-PROG-TWO
Training Programme
RCL-PLC-PROG-ONE, RCL-PLC-PROG-TWO
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Successful completion of ST-7PRO1 or ST-7SERV2
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
5 days
Number of Candidates
12
Objectives
Advance programming techniques and easily solve complex programming problems
Learning Outcomes
- Status bit-depended instruction
- Accumulator function and word logic
- Instruction with real numbers
- Indirect addressing and address register numbers
- Structure of pointers with memory indirect addressing
- STEP 7 data types and variables
- Using libraries and system function
- Data block arrays and structures
- Handling synchronous and asynchronous errors
- S7-GRAPH, S7-HIGRAPH software packages
- Engineering tools for S7/M7
- SIMATIC S7-400&400H
Dates
- 13-17/04/2026
- 08-12/06/2026
Business-Centered Management
Training Programme
Business-Centered Management
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
The participant will be able to be competent to develop, implement and sustain a reliability-based maintenance programme, Understand how to reduce life cycle support costs by eliminating the adverse effects of poor design on maintenance and logistics, Measure the effectiveness of maintenance management and its related computerised maintenance management system ('CMMS' such as SAP PM) in your organisation
Learning Outcomes
- Maintenance assessment
- Early equipment management and failure prevention
- Business-centred maintenance TRACC (implementation guidelines)
- Focused improvement programme
- Continuous improvement
- Introduction to business-centred maintenance
- Business-centred maintenance tasks
- Developing the maintenance programme (Fast-TRACC RCM)
Dates
Winder Brake Systems (Hydraulic)
Training Programme
Winder brake systems (hydraulic)
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
2 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Understand the hydraulic brake systems on winders
Learning Outcomes
- Practise construction of a winder brake system on training boards
Dates
- 09-10/04/2026
- 01-02/10/2026
Driving Results
Training Programme
Driving Results
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan, Process Operator/Supervisor
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
20
Objectives
Supervisory Development
Learning Outcomes
- Supervise a team to achieve work objectives using visual management practices.
- Manage team performance and address variances.
- Solve problems using a range of techniques
- Create a profit and loss statement
- Lead evidence in a disciplinary enquiry
Dates
Change and Adaptability
Training Programme
Change and Adaptability
Contact: Freddie Rambuda-082 736 5393
Minimum Entry Requirement
Qualified artisan, Process Operator/Supervisor
Target Population
Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration
4 days
Number of Candidates
17
Objectives
Understanding the concept of emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Learning Outcomes
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leading change and change management
- Workplace psychological safety
Dates
Advanced legal knowledge, OHSA and MHSA coaching, and compliance-focused programmes for supervisors and engineers.
All Course Details
Legal Knowledge OHSA Operations – Group Based (Coaching)
Programme: Legal knowledge OHSA operations – group based (coaching)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 45
Objectives: Prepare candidates for Occupational Health and Safety Act exam
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Occupational Health and Safety Act – part A
- Rustenburg: 23-25/02/2026
- 11-13/08/2026
Legal Knowledge OHSA Operations – Group Based (Revision)
Programme: Legal knowledge OHSA operations – group based (revision)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 2 days
Candidates: 45
Objectives: Prepare candidates for Occupational Health and Safety Act exam
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Occupational Health and Safety Act – part A
- 08-09/04/2026
- 26-27/10/2026
OHSA Conversion- Group Based (Smelters)
Programme: OHSA Conversion- Group Based (Smelters)
Entry Requirement: N/A
Target Population:
Duration: N/A
Candidates: N/A
Objectives: N/A
- Rustenburg: 11-13/05/2026
- Exam- Open book: 18/05/2026
Legal Knowledge MHSA Coaching Foreman (Part A)
Programme: Legal knowledge MHSA coaching foreman (part A)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 25
Objectives: Prepare candidates for Mine Health and Safety Act exam
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act – part A
- ESTC: 02-05/02/2026
- ESTC: 03-06/08/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 16-19/02/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 17-20/08/2026
- Amandelbult: 02-05/02/2026
- Amandelbult: 03-06/08/2026
Engineering Standards Coaching Foreman (Part B)
Programme: Engineering standards coaching foreman (part B)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 25
Objectives:
- Interpret and understand. Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards – part AB
- ESTC: 02-05/03/2026
- ESTC: 24-27/08/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 16-19/03/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 31/08-03/09/2026
- Amandelbult: 02-05/03/2026
- Amandelbult: 24-27/08/2026
Full-Time Revision (Parts A and B)
Programme: Full-Time Revision (parts A and B)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 25
Objectives: Prepare candidates for Mine Health and Safety Act exam, Prepare candidates for Mine Standard exam
- Interpret and understand
- Duties imposed by Mine Health and Safety Act - Part A
- Duties imposed by Group Engineering Standards – part B
- ESTC: 20-23/04/2026
- ESTC: 05-08/10/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 04-07/05/2026
- Polokwane Co-located: 19-22/10/2026
- Amandelbult: 20-23/04/2026
- Amandelbult: 05-08/10/2026
Exam Application Closing Date
Programme: Exam application closing date
Entry Requirement: N/A
Target Population:
Duration: N/A
Candidates: N/A
Objectives: N/A
- 17/04/2026
- 02/10/2026
Examination (Parts A and B)
Programme: Examination (parts A and B)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 1 day
Candidates: 95
Objectives: Determine if candidates prepared for Mine Health and Safety Act and Group Engineering Standards exams
- Competency determined by written examination
- 29/05/2026
- 13/11/2026
Basic Winders
Programme: Basic winders
Entry Requirement: Artisans (electrical, instrumentation, millwright) and junior engineers
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Artisans will be equipped with knowledge and skills of operation and maintenance of a basic winder
- Winder brakes
- DC/AC motors
- Power correction
- Controllers: Rotorvar, Statorvar, Rectivar, DC-analogue, AC-cycle
- Safety CCT: Mains, Back up, Lock out, Lilly
- Maintenance
- Regulations
- 14-16/01/2026
- 03-05/06/2026
DC Winders
Programme: DC winders
Entry Requirement: Basic winder course
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Artisans will be equipped with knowledge of what a DC winder system consists of, importance and operation of each of the sub-systems as well as the fundamental principles involved
- Know what types of drives are used on winders and principles of operation of each driver
- Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
- Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
- Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control and know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
- 25-27/03/2026
- 05-07/08/2026
AC Winders
Programme: AC winders
Entry Requirement: Basic winder course
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Artisans will be equipped with basic winder system troubleshooting knowledge and techniques
- Know what an AC winder system consists of and understand the importance and operation of each sub-system as well as the fundamental principles involved
- Know what types of drives are used on winders and principles of operation of each driver
- Know how speed control is achieved with the different types of drives
- Know how control is achieved and understand the basic terminology
- Know what types of electrical and electronic equipment or devices are used to achieve closed-loop control
- Know what types of safety circuits and devices there are and the function of each
- 25-27/02/2026
- 01-03/07/2026
Conveyor Belt Theory and Repair Techniques
Programme: Conveyor belt theory and repair techniques
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 24
Objectives: Understanding the theory of conveyor belts, Splice a belt
- Understand the basic theory of material handling using conveyor belts
- Identify types of conveyor belts and construction materials
- Identify various applications for belt types
- Store, handle and install conveyor belts
- Appreciate costs of damages to conveyor belts
- Understand splicing methods
- 13-15/04/2026
- 03-05/08/2026
Water Treatment Technology
Programme: Water treatment technology
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Fitters, Junior engineers
Duration: 1 day
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Understand the effect of contaminants on pump life, Identify filtration and purification methods Understand methods of chemical addition
- Methods of chemical addition
- Safety aspects of chemicals including storage
- Pumping contaminated water
- Methods to purify water
- Identifying water treatment terminology
- 15/07/2026
RCL-NET-INTRO (Introduction to Industrial Networks)
Programme: RCL-NET-INTRO (introduction to industrial networks)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: Describe the various industrial networking options and terminology, Install and configure simple networks including interface modules, software and cables, Configure and troubleshoot, Install and address various sensor and field devices including third-party devices, Troubleshoot and repair basic industrial network
- The course introduces PROFIBUS, PROFINET and actuator-sensor interface (AS-I) networks within an automation system
- Delegates will enhance skills with basic network installations, configurations and troubleshooting
- This course covers sensor, field networks including hardware and software requirements, and installation rules
- Specific network protocols are discussed and are used to learn of configuration and parameterisation requirements
- Specific communication processors reviewed
- 22-24/04/2026
- 20-22/07/2026
RCL-NET-ETHERNET (Industrial Ethernet System Course)
Programme: RCL-NET-ETHERNET (industrial ethernet system course)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: Introduction to SIMATIC Net industrial ethernet, Project planning and configuration of the ethernet CP, Information security in industrial communications, Industrial wireless LAN, Overview and introduction to PROFINET technology, Configuring of PROFINET IO networks, Network router (IE-PB link) from PROFINET IO to PROFIBUS DP, Structure, start-up and diagnostics of a PROFINET IO network, Function test of the PROFINET IO network
- Course attendees will learn how to design, set up and commission an industrial ethernet (PROFINET) network. The course uses a hands-on practical approach to reinforce the theoretical aspects of the training
- 18-20/05/2026
RCL-NET-PROFIBUS (PROFIBUS System Course)
Programme: RCL-NET-PROFIBUS (PROFIBUS system course)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration: 5 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: PROFIBUS fundamentals in accordance with EN50170/IEC 61158, Overview of PROFIBUS devices and network components, Connectors, tools, laying, PROFIBUS diagnostics, Connecting an HMI device to PROFIBUS, Troubleshooting
- The essential theoretical fundamentals of PROFIBUS protocols and services are taught. You will learn how to use the tools for start-up, service, testing and diagnostics
- Learn the different methods of setting up PROFIBUS networks (RS 485 network components, fibre optics). You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on PLC devices with HMI components
- On completion of this practice-orientated course, you will be able to install and optimise a PROFIBUS DP network, and you can limit and correct faults quickly
- 12-16/10/2026
RCL-SCADA (SCADA Control System – WinCC)
Programme: RCL-SCADA (SCADA control system – WinCC)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Instrument Mechanician, Instrument technician, Instrument foremen
Duration: 5 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: WinCC system overview, Creating a new project, Using the graphics designer, Making objects dynamic, Object C scripting, Alarm logging and messages, Archiving and trending, Reports designer
- This course will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to design and configure automation systems using Siemens Windows Control Centre (WinCC)
- 09-13/11/2026
Gas Solutions (Afrox)
Programme: Gas solutions (Afrox)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 2 days
Candidates: 15
Objectives: To create a safe work environment by highlighting the importance of safe use, maintenance and storage of gas, gas equipment and gas-related processes.
- Understand and be able to practise safe use, handling and storage of gases
- Understand and be able to practise safe use of oxy-fuel and welding equipment
- Understand and be able to develop and practise safe workshop procedures
- Understand and be able to correctly use personal protection equipment
- Understand and be able to conduct safety audits on gases, equipment used with gas and gas-related processes
- Understand and be able to implement the SANS/ISO-related codes of practice in the workplace
- 05-06/05/2026
- 12-13/08/2026
- 03-04/11/2026
Gas Safety Seminar
Programme: Gas safety seminar
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 5 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: The participant will be able to apply the basic principles to the handling of gas cutting and welding equipment
- Gauge less regulators – pressure settings incorrect
- Misuse of gas equipment
- Live demonstrations on approved gas safety devices
- Contamination of multistage and single stage regulators
- LPG regulator installed on acetylene cylinder - working pressures excessive
- Flashbacks on old and worn equipment
- Damaged bullnose on regulator caused by dropping - leaking gas causing explosion, bodily harm and damage to property
- Lubrication used on gas equipment – chemical reaction
- 16-20/03/2026
- 05-09/10/2026
- 13-17/07/2026
RCL-PLC Intro
Programme: RCL-PLC intro
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 3 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: Use and maintain SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers, course for beginners
- Intro to Generic PLC Theory
- Numbers Processing
- Basic instructions (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, XOR)
- Programming using LOGO
- LOGO! Soft Comfort
- LOGO! programming and tasks
- 07-09/04/2026
RCL-PLC-ONE & RCL-PLC-TWO
Programme: RCL-PLC-ONE, RCL-PLC-TWO
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 5 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: Use and maintain SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers
- Debugging a programme
- Binary operations and "gates"
- Counters and timers
- Rewiring of programmes
- Hardware handling
- Commissioning and monitoring or modifying variables
- Linear and structured programming techniques
- The SIMATIC S7 system family
- STEP 7 installation techniques and components
- 02-06/03/2026
- 04-08/05/2026
RCL-PLC-PROG-ONE & RCL-PLC-PROG-TWO
Programme: RCL-PLC-PROG-ONE, RCL-PLC-PROG-TWO
Entry Requirement: Successful completion of ST-7PRO1 or ST-7SERV2
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 5 days
Candidates: 12
Objectives: Advance programming techniques and easily solve complex programming problems
- Status bit-depended instruction
- Accumulator function and word logic
- Instruction with real numbers
- Indirect addressing and address register numbers
- Structure of pointers with memory indirect addressing
- STEP 7 data types and variables
- Using libraries and system function
- Data block arrays and structures
- Handling synchronous and asynchronous errors
- S7-GRAPH, S7-HIGRAPH software packages
- Engineering tools for S7/M7
- SIMATIC S7-400&400H
- 13-17/04/2026
- 08-12/06/2026
Business-Centered Management
Programme: Business-Centered Management
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: The participant will be able to be competent to develop, implement and sustain a reliability-based maintenance programme, Understand how to reduce life cycle support costs by eliminating the adverse effects of poor design on maintenance and logistics, Measure the effectiveness of maintenance management and its related computerised maintenance management system ('CMMS' such as SAP PM) in your organisation
- Maintenance assessment
- Early equipment management and failure prevention
- Business-centred maintenance TRACC (implementation guidelines)
- Focused improvement programme
- Continuous improvement
- Introduction to business-centred maintenance
- Business-centred maintenance tasks
- Developing the maintenance programme (Fast-TRACC RCM)
- ESTC: 09-12/03/2026
- ESTC: 11-14/05/2026
- Rustenburg: 13-16/07/26
- Polokwane: 05-08/10/2026
Winder Brake Systems (Hydraulic)
Programme: Winder brake systems (hydraulic)
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 2 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Understand the hydraulic brake systems on winders
- Practise construction of a winder brake system on training boards
- 09-10/04/2026
- 01-02/10/2026
Driving Results
Programme: Driving Results
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan, Process Operator/Supervisor
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 20
Objectives: Supervisory Development
- Supervise a team to achieve work objectives using visual management practices.
- Manage team performance and address variances.
- Solve problems using a range of techniques
- Create a profit and loss statement
- Lead evidence in a disciplinary enquiry
- ESTC: 23-26/02/2026
- Rustenburg: 18-21/05/2026
- Rustenburg: 28/09-01/10/2026
- Polokwane: 23-26/03/2026
- Unki: 27-30/07/2026
Change and Adaptability
Programme: Change and Adaptability
Entry Requirement: Qualified artisan, Process Operator/Supervisor
Target Population: Artisans, Foremen, Junior engineers
Duration: 4 days
Candidates: 17
Objectives: Understanding the concept of emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leading change and change management
- Workplace psychological safety
- ESTC: 16-19/03/2026
- Rustenburg: 27-30/07/2026
- Rustenburg: 14-17/09/2026
- Polokwane: 08-11/06/2026
- Unki: 23-26/02/2026