{"id":16737,"date":"2025-02-10T09:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T09:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mpkelectrical.co.za\/?p=16737"},"modified":"2025-02-10T09:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T09:34:54","slug":"fitter-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mpkelectrical.co.za\/?p=16737","title":{"rendered":"Fitter &#038; Turner Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16737\" class=\"elementor elementor-16737\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dbb728a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dbb728a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02cb8c0\" data-id=\"02cb8c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a4d849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a4d849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fitter &amp; Turner<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0840fe0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0840fe0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4a843c\" data-id=\"d4a843c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc83a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc83a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At MPK Electrical, we offer a comprehensive Fitter and Turner Training Program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of mechanical components and machinery. Our program is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) of South Africa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b8cdb1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b8cdb1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7237bd2\" data-id=\"7237bd2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6bdb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd6bdb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Program Structure:<\/b><\/p><p>The Fitter and Turner Training Program is structured to provide a blend of theoretical instruction and practical experience:<\/p><p>Fabrication of Metal Parts: Learn to fabricate metal components using various machining methods and engineering tools.<\/p><p>Assembly and Maintenance: Gain hands-on experience in fitting, assembling, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and machines.<\/p><p>Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Develop the ability to diagnose and rectify issues within mechanical assemblies and machinery during production or operation.<\/p><p><b>Role of a Fitter and Turner:<\/b><\/p><p>Fitters and Turners are skilled artisans responsible for fabricating, assembling, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components and machinery. They play a crucial role in various industries, including manufacturing, mining, and marine sectors.<\/p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p><p>Applying hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools.<\/p><p>Producing components of complexity using a variety of machining methods.<\/p><p>Fault-finding, dismantling, maintaining, repairing, and installing complex mechanical assemblies.<\/p><p>Diagnosing and repairing equipment and machinery during production or operation.<\/p><p><b>Career Opportunities:<\/b><\/p><p>Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue various roles, such as:<\/p><ul><li>Fitter and Turner Technician<\/li><li>Maintenance Fitter and Turner<\/li><li>CNC Machinist<\/li><li>Workshop Supervisor<\/li><li>Production Engineer<\/li><li>Quality Control Inspector<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90ee354\" data-id=\"90ee354\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270172f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"270172f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The demand for qualified Fitters and Turners is strong across multiple sectors, offering stable and rewarding career paths.<\/p><p><b>Enrollment:<\/b><\/p><p>To enroll in the Fitter and Turner Training Program at MPK Electrical, please contact our admissions office or visit our website for detailed information on application procedures, course fees, and schedules.<\/p><p>Embark on a fulfilling career in fitting and turning with MPK Electrical&#8217;s accredited training program.<\/p><h5><strong>Apprenticeship Program<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><strong>6 Months<\/strong> \u2013 Workshop-based learning<\/li><li><strong>18 Months<\/strong> \u2013 On-site practical training<\/li><li><strong>6 Months<\/strong> \u2013 Final trade test preparation &amp; gap closure<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Trade Test Under ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning)<\/strong><\/h5><ul><li><strong>2 Days<\/strong> \u2013 ARPL Assessments<\/li><li><strong>3 to 6 Weeks<\/strong> \u2013 Trade test preparation<\/li><li><strong>2 to 3 Days<\/strong> \u2013 Final trade test assessments<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/h5><p>Must be <strong>19 years or older<\/strong><br \/><strong>3+ years of work experience<\/strong><br \/>Any of the following qualifications: <strong>Grade 9, 10, or 12 \/ N3, N4, N5, N6<\/strong><\/p><p>Get certified and advance your career in electrical work! 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