South Africa’s automotive aftermarket has reached an important milestone in strengthening one of its most specialised technical trades, with the successful completion of the new Automotive Machinist Occupational Trade Qualification.
Driven by the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) Training department and the Automotive Remanufacturers’ Association (ARA), a proud association of the RMI, the qualification represents a significant investment in developing the skilled artisans needed to support South Africa’s automotive engineering and remanufacturing sector.
“The Automotive Machinist trade is a specialised and essential part of the remanufacturing industry, but it is also a scarce skill that we need to protect and develop for the future,” says Attie Serfontein, National Director of ARA. “Completing this qualification is an important step towards creating credible career pathways and ensuring that we have the technical expertise needed to sustain…
