False Bay TVET College Students Shine on the International Stage

🌍 False Bay TVET College’s ‘Moving North’ Project Sends Artisans to Germany
False Bay TVET College is making global waves with its ‘Moving North’ project – an initiative that has already seen its first group of 11 highly skilled artisans travel overseas to work for German companies. The artisans completed a week-long orientation before starting with their employers, marking a new chapter in South Africa’s skilled workforce export.

🎯 Leading the Fight Against Youth Unemployment
In tackling youth unemployment and building a skilled, inclusive workforce, False Bay TVET College has become a national leader. By aligning fully accredited vocational and occupational programmes with South Africa’s high-demand occupations and global industry needs, the college ensures a clear pathway from first application to trade certification – and into the workplace.

🏆 Accredited Programmes Aligned to National & Global Priorities
False Bay TVET College offers nationally recognised qualifications across multiple trades, including:

Rigging & Mechanical Fitting – Centre of Specialisation status

Boatbuilding

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

All programmes are mapped to the Department of Higher Education and Training’s “Occupations in High Demand” list, preparing graduates for South Africa’s economy and emerging global markets like the green and oceans economy.

🔧 Hands-On, Industry-Led Training
Lecturers are active industry practitioners, ensuring training reflects real-world advancements

Workshops replicate modern worksites, equipping students with both technical skills and essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving

📜 On-Site Trade Testing for Faster Certification
The Decentralised Trade and Level Testing Centre allows students to complete their final trade tests on campus. This streamlines the certification process and speeds up entry into the workforce.

🌏 The ‘Moving North’ Pilot – Skills Beyond Borders
Launched in September 2024 as part of Germany’s Ems-Achse programme, the ‘Moving North’ project trains and places South African artisans in high-demand German industries.

The first cohort (May 2025):

11 artisans with Red Seal certification

A2-level German proficiency

Hired in Mechanical Fitting, Metal Machining, and Fitting & Turning

The programme offers more than jobs – it includes cultural orientation, housing support, and financial literacy training, redefining artisan careers as mobile, respected, and sustainable.

“This partnership is a blueprint for responsible globalization… We are building careers, strengthening industries, and shaping futures,” says Ms. Cristine Wekenborg, Ems-Achse.

🤝 Partnerships That Deliver
Under Deputy Principal Christiana Nel, False Bay TVET College’s Partnerships Unit secures:

Local employer collaborations for placements and apprenticeships

International partnerships to meet global artisan skill shortages

“We are intentional about aligning our qualifications with national priorities and global trends,” says Nel. “Through strategic partnerships and future-focused training, we’re creating opportunities that extend well beyond our borders.”

🚀 Join the Skills Revolution
False Bay TVET College invites businesses, industry leaders, and international partners to collaborate in closing skills gaps and building a resilient, future-ready workforce.

📌 Learn more about the Moving North: Journey to Germany programme here: [Link to college page]