NPC / NPO — Empowering Youth Through Precious Skills
NPC No. 2015/324054/08 | NPO No. 276–252
To be considered for admission to the FET Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Operations at Mineral Beneficiation College, applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualification requirements:
The tuition fee is payable to Mineral Beneficiation College (MBC). All tools and equipment including stationery are included in the tuition fee for each student. The fee is to be sponsored by a committed sponsor of the programme — being a parent, the SETA (MQA), a private company (mining house), SARS, or another sponsor.
A list of prescribed tools and consumables will be provided by Mineral Beneficiation College to either the parent, the SETA (MQA), or the private company for them to purchase for the student. The minimum number of students to be taught is 20 per annum or level at each site.
In cases where a student is required to study away from home, the sponsor is responsible for arranging and funding:
MBC can facilitate accommodation and logistics at an additional cost.
A learner stipend of R1 800 per learner per month over 12 months is recommended to motivate learners to attend training regularly.
Follow the steps below to submit your application:
Reach out to us via phone (+27 83 515 8627) or email (infombc150@gmail.com) to express your interest.
Discuss your qualifications with our admissions team to confirm you meet the entry requirements or qualify for RPL/CAT assessment.
Identify your sponsor — parent, SETA (MQA), mining house or other private sponsor — for the R120 000 annual tuition fee.
Complete and submit the application form with certified copies of your qualifications, ID document and any supporting documents.
Upon acceptance, confirm your enrolment and arrange for tools, equipment and accommodation if required.
MBC actively seeks sponsors and donors to fund learner places, equipment and facilities. The following investment breakdown applies per intake:
| # | Description | Impact | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building Renovations | Train 75 Youth (75 Students) | R 200 000 |
| 2 | Gas Installation | Capacitate workshop for 75 students | R 200 000 |
| 3 | Jewellery Equipment & Workbenches | Facilitate training of 75 students | R 2 250 000 |
| 4 | CAD Equipment & Software | Train 75 students in IR 4.0 | R 150 000 |
| 5 | Jewellery Consumables (Silver & Perishables) | Monthly basis for 75 students | R 300 000 |
| 6 | Pick-Up Truck | Organisational operations & outreach | R 250 000 |
| 7 | ISO Standards Certifications (9001, 45001, 14001) | Put project on global map | R 300 000 |
| 8 | Learner Stipend (75 × R1 800 × 12 months) | Motivate attendance & commitment | R 1 620 000 |
| 9 | Employee Wages, Satellite Branch Rental & Consumables | 11 sustainable jobs to train 75 students | R 1 920 000 |
| 10 | Petty Cash (Fuel, Refreshments, Stationery, Marketing) | Day-to-day operational requirements | R 288 000 |
| Total Sponsorship Sought | R 7 478 000 | ||
Contact our admissions team to begin your application for the FET Certificate in Jewellery Manufacturing Operations.