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QCTO Accredited Skills Development Provider

From basic skills to a well-trained artisan — we will not fail you.

VH Exploration and Fabrication trains South Africa's next generation of Welders and Boilermakers, and pairs that trade craftsmanship with 4IR skills in AI, Cybersecurity and Cloud — bridging the country's skills gap since 2016.

2016Year Established
2Artisan Trade Programmes
34IR Skills Programmes
QCTOAccredited Provider
What We Offer

Integrated training, from the workshop floor to the digital economy

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Why We Exist

Closing South Africa's skills gap, one artisan at a time.

Fabricated steel products contribute significantly to Gauteng's Gross Domestic Product, yet a large share of employed African workers remain unskilled or semi-skilled. VH Exploration and Fabrication was established in 2016 to close this gap — providing accredited training in steel fabrication to previously disadvantaged members of the community.

"Our mission is to be a symbol of transformation in the provision of sustainable production, inclusive economic growth and skills development in the sector."
Our Learners

Real trainees, real workshops

Beyond Certification

Real pathways into work and enterprise

Employment

Placement with partner companies across mining, fabrication and infrastructure.

Apprenticeships

Structured apprenticeships and learnerships that deepen trade competence.

Enterprise

Support for artisan-led cooperatives and small fabrication SMMEs.

Freelance

Contract-based and freelance opportunities for qualified graduates.

Impact Framework

Measured impact, at every level

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Individual Level

Accredited qualifications & increased earning potential

Every graduate leaves with improved employability and a nationally recognised qualification.

Community Level

Local skills development & enterprise support

Economic Level

A skilled workforce for priority sectors

Accreditation & Compliance

Documents available on request

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QCTO Accreditation Status
Skills Development Provider · Current
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MQA-Aligned Curricula Overview
Welding & Boiler Making · Updated 2022
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Company Profile
VH Exploration and Fabrication · 2022
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Since 2016

Our story throughout the years

From a single workshop to a QCTO-accredited institution training artisans and 4IR specialists for South Africa's future.

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Ready to build South Africa's next generation of artisans?

Whether you're a prospective student, an industry partner, or a funder — let's talk about how we can work together.

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