The EThekwini Maritime Cluster (EMC), in collaboration with Mr Knud Kusche, a German expert from the Senior Expert Service (SES), have engaged with Elangeni TVET College to explore a partnership focused on developing a Boat Building Curriculum at the College.

The purpose of the meeting at the Pinetown Campus was to provide the College with guidance and options on the development and implementation of a fit-for-purpose curriculum aligned to industry needs.

Representatives from Elangeni TVET College were in attendance including Mr. Thandukwazi Magcaba (Change Practitioner), Mrs. Thilo Dookie (Pinetown Campus Manager), Ms. Kessni Uphadaya (AD: Curriculum), Ms. Zandisiwe Ngwazi (Accreditation Officer), Mr. Thabani Sibiya (Dep: Registration and Partnerships), and Mr. Musa Shabane (CFO). EMC was represented by Mrs. Zenzile Gwamanda (Managing Director), Nikil Cheddy and Phindile Msomi (Marine Manufacturing), and Sibusiso Zondo from the Training and Skills Development Programme.

Elangeni TVET College has already placed four students for Boiler Making training at Sandock Austral Shipyards, the largest shipyard in Southern Africa. The institution is expected to host Mr. Kusche for a week to visit its various campuses in Durban.