Manpower Training Act, 1981 (Act No. 56 of 1981)

Designation of Trades and Prescription of Conditions of Apprenticeship

1. Qualifications for commencing an apprenticeship
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The minimum age and educational qualifications for commencing an apprenticeship shall be-

a)16 years;
b)Standard 8 or a certificate of attainment issued by or on behalf of the school attended by the apprentice, reflecting a pass at Standard 8 level in the subjects Afrikaans or English, and Mathematics and at least two subjects;
c)attainment of the specified grades in the selection test of the Jewellery and Precious Metal Sub-sector (hereinafter referred to as MQA): Provided that the MQA may waive the minimum qualifications on proof of aptitude.