World-Class Training, German Dual Advantage
At our Plumbing Academy in South Africa, you’ll train under Germany’s renowned dual vocational system. This dual training model combines rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience, so you learn by doing. Our program is built on official German curriculum and standards – you’ll use the same cutting-edge tools and materials as apprentices in Germany . In fact, we are proud to be the first academy in Africa offering German-standard dual training in the Plumbing trades .
Student Benefits
- Hands-on practice according to German Chamber of Crafts standards
- Theory based on German vocational school curricula (1st–3rd year)
- Examinations in line with German Chamber of Crafts requirements
- Training by a SAQA-recognized German master craftsman
- Opportunity for nationally recognized qualifications via QCTO
Mission Statement
Quality through German Master Craftsman Training – Recognized in South Africa
Importantly, this qualification is officially recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), integrating German standards into the South African education system.
What does this mean for you?
You gain skills that meet internationally recognized standards , making your qualifications valid and respected globally. You’ll also attend German language classes and learn about European work culture as part of the course . By graduation, you won’t just get a certificate – you’ll be job-ready for both South Africa and Europe from day one .
German Curriculum & Materials
Master the latest plumbing, heating and air-conditioning techniques using German-made products and standards.
Certification
Complete a qualification that meets German dual training criteria – a credential respected by employers worldwide .
Launch Your Career Abroad
This Academy will train young people in plumbing, heating and ventilation - according to German dual training programmes on German products and with German installation materials.
How It Works
Our platform is designed to make managing your finances simple and efficient. Follow these easy steps to get started:
Register
Provide basic information to set up your secure account.
Select a Package
Pick the training package that matches your career level, from basics to professional modules.
Start Training
Access practical lessons, guided modules, and hands-on demonstrations designed to build skills and confidence.
Get Certified
Complete your package successfully and earn an industry-recognized plumber certificate.
The academy teaches practical courses that last between 1-2 weeks, these courses are divided into practical modules
Forming and bending sheet metal
Techniques used to shape sheet metal into desired forms through processes like bending, folding, and stretching.
Selection of materials, connections, and tools
Choosing appropriate materials, connection methods, and tools for specific tasks to ensure effectiveness and safety.
Safety and health protection at work, environmental protection, and rational use of energy
Ensuring a safe work environment, adhering to health regulations, protecting the environment, and using energy efficiently.
Installing various devices, system parts with electrical functions, and components of the supply system
Setting up devices, electrical components, and parts of systems related to energy and utilities.
Find and eliminate the cause of errors and quality defects
Identifying problems and defects in work processes and correcting them to maintain quality.
Connect components positively and non-positively
Methods for joining components, either through permanent (positive) or removable (non-positive) connections.
Separate, deburr, and assemble sheets
Techniques for cutting, smoothing edges, and putting together metal sheets.
Connect components positively and non-positively
Methods for joining components, either through permanent (positive) or removable (non-positive) connections.
Create, read, and use drawings
Utilizing technical drawings for planning and executing tasks.
Determine work steps according to organizational, assembly-technical, and economic criteria
Monitoring and documenting the outcomes of work to ensure standards are met and for future reference.
Assembling and dismantling pipes and system components
Putting together and taking apart pipes and other system parts as needed.
Structure and function of control and regulation devices
Understanding how control devices work & their role in system operations.
Control and record work results
Monitoring and documenting the outcomes of work to ensure standards are met and for future reference.
Measures to maintain drinking water quality
Ensuring that drinking water systems are managed and maintained to meet quality and safety standards.
Check functions, especially commissioning and setting up supply and disposal systems
Verifying the functionality of systems, especially during their initial setup and commissioning.
Get to know various pre-wall systems, possible uses of installation blocks, and their practical use
Familiarity with different pre-wall systems, installation blocks, and their applications in construction.
Recognize the collaboration between different trades when installing Pre-walls in a tile-appropriate manner
Understanding how various trades work together to install pre-walls correctly, especially in tile applications.
Possible applications of self-regulating or controlled fittings and the use of various hot Water heating systems in practice
Knowledge of different fittings and hot water heating systems, including their practical applications.
Heat pump and/or gas heater and its electrical components
Knowledge of how heat pumps and gas heaters work, including their electrical components.
Planning and controlling work processes, checking and assessing work results
Organizing work tasks, managing workflow, and evaluating outcomes to ensure they meet quality standards.
Launch Your Career Abroad
Upon completion, a world of opportunity awaits. There’s a severe skilled labor shortage in countries like Germany, and they need people like you. As older artisans retires, Europe is eager to welcome young, well-trained Plumbing professionals. With our academy’s German-aligned training, you’ll stand out to employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before starting your plumbing journey
