WorldSkills South Africa launches new Aircraft Maintenance Academy
On 5 June, WorldSkills South Africa unveiled its new Aircraft Maintenance Academy in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The training centre is the result of an exciting partnership with Starlite Aviation and Elangeni. . .
On 5 June, WorldSkills South Africa unveiled its new Aircraft Maintenance Academy in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The training centre is the result of an exciting partnership with Starlite Aviation and Elangeni Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College. It marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s aviation skills and advancing its national TVET strategy. At the launch event, WorldSkills South Africa was joined by representatives from the Department of Higher Education and Training, the Transport Education Training Authority, Starlite Aviation, other TVET colleges, and industry partners. The strong representation across the skills community showed the country’s collective commitment to building a future-ready skills pipeline. The Aircraft Maintenance Academy was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube. Speaking at the launch, she highlighted the significance of technical and occupational careers saying, “Nations are built by skilled people. Our country cannot industrialize without artisans. This is why the Department of Higher Education and Training continues to prioritize skills development and industry partnerships. ”The programme commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a walkabout of the Academy’s facilities, showcasing the specialized training environment for aircraft maintenance and aviation engineering. Accredited in Aircraft Maintenance, the centre is the first of its kind to offer specialized aviation training programmes, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between industry and education.