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70 Artisans Receive Red Seal Qualifications in Mthatha

Eastern Cape - AIDC Development Centre Eastern Cape SOC LtdRef: https://www.aidcec.co.za/post/70-artisans-receive-red-seal-qualifications-in-mthatha

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Collected on 29 July 2026

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This is a media release/news post from AIDC Eastern Cape SOC Ltd. It reports that 70 artisans received Red Seal qualifications at King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College’s Mthatha Campus. The post highlights that the qualifications were linked to the QCTO-accredited Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) programme and that trade qualifications were conferred for Motor Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics, supported through collaboration with AIDC-EC. It also lists participating organisations including the Office of the Premier (OTP) and merSETA.

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Red Seal Artisan Qualifications via ARPL Programme

Artisans can obtain nationally recognised Red Seal qualifications through the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) programme, which validates practical workplace experience in motor and diesel mechanics. The programme is open to experienced workers who wish to formalise their skills.

Who it is for: experienced artisans in motor and diesel mechanics, especially those without formal qualifications
How to act on it: Apply through the AIDC-EC partnership with KSD TVET College; participate in assessment, preparation, and trade testing under the QCTO-accredited ARPL framework.

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The ARPL initiative closes this gap by offering an accredited pathway for artisans to be assessed, prepared, trade tested and certified.

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Eastern Cape

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https://www.aidcec.co.za/post/70-artisans-receive-red-seal-qualifications-in-mthatha

Key Takeaways

70 artisans received Red Seal qualifications
Location: King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) TVET College, Mthatha Campus
Programme: Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)
Accredited by: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Trades conferred: Motor Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics
Host/venue: KSD TVET College
Collaboration mentioned: Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC)
Other organisations named: Office of the Premier (OTP) and merSETA
AIDC Eastern Cape SOC Ltd.
Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC)
King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Office of the Premier (OTP)
Manufacturing, Engineering and related Sector Education and Training Authority (merSETA)