FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES

Gain the skills, knowledge and competency to work as child-carer in a domestic environment or at an early childhood development center.

6 weeks | Full time | Greenville
Sponsored value: R9500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R250  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• have a passion to work with babies and toddlers
• be able to read and write in English and do basic calculations
• you must have a clear criminal record

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Child Care

• Infant and toddler care; development milestones
• Special needs children
• Routine
• Safety (environment, playtime, sleep time, mealtime and food safety)
• Nutrition in childcare

Housekeeping

• Cleaning, laundry, kitchen skills (kitchen organisation and basic food preparation)

First Aid Level 1 (with Pediatric First Aid)

Life Skills

• Develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Digital Literacy

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

• Facilitating learning and development of milestones

• Housekeeping

• Food preparation

• 5 days of job shadows / work-experience training at an early childhood development centre

Discover your passion for service and good coffee - gain the skills to find employment in the coffee industry.

4 weeks | Full time | Greenville
Applicants must submit valid identification documents (SA ID or passport with SA permit)
Sponsored value: R8500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R200  

This 4 week programme will equip jobseekers to work in a coffee shop or restaurant operating an espresso coffee machine and to make and serve a great cup of coffee.

This programme includes life skills, customer service, job searching, interview skills and the knowledge to operate a professional espresso coffee machine.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Barista Skills

• Coffee origins | The coffee menu | Milk preparation | Espresso basics
• Preparing the different coffee orders
• Cleaning the espresso machine | Troubleshooting

Customer Service Skills

• Knowledge and skills to prepare you for a job in hospitality

Life Skills

• Develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

• Preparation methods – speciality beverages
• Mock interviews
• Work experience (job shadow) in a coffee shop

Transform your passion for care-giving into a career. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the elderly with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

15 weeks | Full time | Durbanville
Sponsored value: R12500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R500  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• complete one of these FCD programmes successfully: Job Readiness Programme, Hospitality and Housekeeping, or Childcare

• pass the Frail Care Bridging week

• have a Frail Care uniform (navy blue and closed navy blue shoes)

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Frail Care Theory
An in-depth understanding of the impact of aging on the human body, the therapeutic environment, mobility, hygiene needs, functionality, disease and conditions of the:

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Skeleton and muscles

• Heart and circulatory, renal, respiratory systems

• Immune and lymphatic systems

• Endocrine systems

First Aid Level 1

Life Skills

• Develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

• 35 day job shadow / work-experience training at a frail care residential facility (working shifts from 07h00 to 19h00)

• Cleaning the sluice room

• Making a bed with a resident in it

• Assisting with a bedpan or urinal

• Mouth care, hair care, foot care

• Preparing a resident for meals/feeding

Earn an income from basic home maintenance services. This 6½ week full-time program provides essential skills for job seekers desiring a career in the construction industry as multi-skilled handymen.

6 1/2 weeks | Full time | Durbanville
Sponsored value: R9500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R300  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• successfully complete Job Readiness Programme (if you’re a job seeker) or Trade for Profit (if you want to start your own business)

• be physically fit to work with hands

• have your own safety boots

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Bricklaying and Plastering

• Mixing dagha, building of single brick wall, repairing of concrete, patch plastered area

Painting

• Varnishing of doors / skirtings, painting of window frames, replacing of window panes, filling holes and cracks, painting walls and ceilings

Carpentry

• Replacing of locks, hanging doors, repairing doors, patching ceilings, laying of carpet tiles, roof structures

Plumbing

• Replacing of tap washers, fitting taps, replacing cistern components, cutting and dicing of 15mm and 20mm GMS pipe, cleaning and fittings of taps, draining of geyser, repairing of faulty ball valves, rodding and cleaning of drains.

PRACTICALS

A 10 day job shadow in the construction industry to practise skills developed in:

• Bricklaying and plumbing

• Painting

• Carpentry

• Plumbing

Gain the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to secure employment in the hospitality, commercial or domestic industry.

This 6-week programme will equip you to find employment as a domestic housekeeper or hotel housekeeper, kitchen assistant or laundry assistant.

6 weeks | Full time | Greenville
Applicants must submit valid identification documents (SA ID or passport with SA permit)
Sponsored value: R9500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R250  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• be able to read and write English and do basic calculations

• have black trousers, white shirt and closed black shoes

• have a clear criminal record

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Hospitality and Housekeeping

• Safety in the workplace

• Laundry

• Dishwashing

• Cleaning skills

• Kitchen hygiene and organisation, food preparation

• Waitering skills

Life Skills

• Communicate more effectively, develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Digital Literacy

• Job searching skills on a mobile device

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

5 days of work experience training with an FCD job shadow partner to practise:

• Laundry

• Dishwashing

• Housekeeping and cleaning skills

• Food preparation

• Waitering skills

Improve your chances of finding and keeping employment.
This full-time program is an excellent option for job seekers who need to develop essential skills and increase their employability. It is perfect for those who are entering the workforce for the first time or after a long period of unemployment.

4 weeks | Full time | Durbanville & Greenville
Sponsored value: R7000
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R200  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• be able to read and write English

• be able to do basic calculations

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Basic Computer Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills required for CV creation and job searching, including introduction to computers & Windows, MS Word for beginners, Internet & Gmail for beginners

Retail Customer Service Skills

• Knowledge and skills to prepare you for a job in retail

Life Skills

• Develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

• Creation of CV and covering letter

• Mock interviews

• 3 day job shadow / work-experience training at a retail store

Upskill yourself to become office ready.
This 10-week programme is for aspiring receptionists, admin assistants and call centre staff.

10 weeks | Full time | Durbanville
Sponsored value: R8500
Unemployed people or those earning less than R5000pm only pay registration fee of R300  

To qualify for this programme you must:

• be computer literate (or pass the Job Readiness Programme)

• have relevant work experience

PROGRAMME DETAILS

PC Skills

• Covering a full range of Microsoft Office applications

Office Skills

• Will be taught through an online programme and followed with practical application sessions

Life Skills

• Develop healthy relationships and create sustainable goals for your personal and work life

Conversations about faith, life and God

PRACTICALS

• Office duties – practical reception experience

• Telephony, call centre training, filing and data capturing, general administration support

• 5 days of work experience training with an FCD job shadow partner