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Full Occupational Qualifications

Build a future in the trades.

Explore full occupational training pathways in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry and Bricklaying. Speak to admissions about the entry route, duration and assessment arrangements for your trade.

Your longer training pathway

Knowledge. Practice. Progression.

Occupational learning connects theoretical knowledge and practical development over a longer programme.

PCD College learners working together on an outdoor drainage installationPlumbing

Occupational Plumbing

Follow a longer occupational training pathway combining theoretical learning and practical plumbing development. The programme covers domestic water, drainage, rainwater and related installation and maintenance work.

3 years; 4 years where an additional bridging year is required
R64,1302026 fee · per year
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PCD College learners working together at electrical training boardsElectrical

Occupational Electrical

Prepare for an electrical trade pathway through theoretical learning and practical training. Study electrical systems, wiring, machinery, protection and fault-finding as part of a longer occupational programme.

3 years; 4 years where an additional bridging year is required
R64,1302026 fee · per year
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PCD College learner working with a timber frame in the workshopCarpentry

Occupational Carpentry

Develop the skills used to construct, install, renovate and repair building structures and fixtures. Training addresses timber, plywood, panelling, formwork and access materials alongside planning and setting out.

Confirm programme duration with admissions
R64,1302026 fee · per year
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PCD College learner constructing a brickwork archBricklaying

Occupational Bricklaying

Develop bricklaying and construction skills through theoretical learning and practical work. The programme introduces plans, setting out, foundations, brick and block work, concrete and finishing methods.

3 years; 4 years where an additional bridging year is required
R64,130Confirmed fee · per year
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Plan for the whole journey

Understand your route before you enrol.

  • Have admissions assess your school subjects and prior learning
  • Confirm the programme duration and any bridging year
  • Ask about workplace learning and assessment arrangements
  • Confirm 2027 tuition and accommodation availability
Discuss your study plan
Hands working with a technical drawing at PCD College

Your next chapter starts with a skill.

Let’s find the right course, intake and training pathway for you.