+27 83 515 8627 | infombc150@gmail.com | Winterveld Heights, Pretoria
NPC / NPO — Empowering Youth Through Precious Skills
NPC No. 2015/324054/08  |  NPO No. 276–252
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Pioneering Mineral Beneficiation in South Africa

Mineral Beneficiation College (MBC) is the first of its kind — South Africa's first precious minerals beneficiation college serving as a "Mineral Beneficiation vehicle" to transform platinum and other precious minerals mined in Limpopo into finished jewellery pieces and coins.

We operate in partnership with Local Mines including Anglo American Mines, Northam Holdings, and African Rainbow Minerals. Together with stakeholders such as SETA MQA and NAMB, MBC has developed a prospectus that guides youth development aligned with Industrial Revolution 4.0.

SAQA AccreditedSAQA ID 57876, NQF Level 4
SETA AlignedMQA Facilitated Programme
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Training Programme on Offer

Accredited, hands-on, face-to-face training in the art and science of jewellery manufacturing.

SAQA Registered

FET Certificate:
Jewellery Manufacturing Operations

With Specialisation in Jewellery Manufacturing Techniques

SAQA ID
57876
NQF Level
4
Total Credits
285
Duration
4–5 Years
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Career Outcomes

  • Freelance Bench Jeweller (Rent-a-Bench)
  • Contract Jeweller
  • Permanent Staff in Jewellery Industry
  • Jewellery Mass Production Specialist
  • Bespoke Jewellery Manufacturer
  • Jewellery Costing & Presentation Expert
  • Own Jewellery Workshop Entrepreneur

Why Choose Us

Highly Qualified Assessors / Moderators

MBC offers accredited jewellery training as well as jewellery articles using qualified assessors, moderators and diamond mounters (goldsmiths) assisted by facilitators who are being developed as assessors, moderators and goldsmiths.

Over 35 Years of Experience

The experience of the qualified staff exceeds 35 years combined in the delivery of bespoke jewellery training and manufacturing of jewellery products made for the different markets around the world.

Certification

MBC is a "Site Approved / Accredited" training institution that offers jewellery internationally aligned training courses that the jewellery industry requires to enable our learners entry into the industry and access to markets globally.

Own Learning Materials (Curriculum)

MBC uses its own Learning Materials (Curriculum) that is in line with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to deliver bespoke training to the learners it enrols for training.

Get in Touch

Contact us to learn more about our programme and how to enrol.