About Us

Training skilled welders and boilermakers

Our Story

Building Careers in the Skilled Trades

Artisan Training Centre Rustenburg (ATCR) is a fully equipped skills development and training institution specializing in welding and boilermaking training programs. At present, we offer short courses, super short courses, Trade Test GAP training preparation and Trade Test GAP training, as well as full qualification programs aimed at developing competent and industry-ready artisans.

Our training combines theoretical instruction and practical hands-on experience in a fully equipped workshop environment. We aim to provide artisans with examples and scenarios, ensuring our learners are well-prepared for employment and trade realities.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do at Artisan Training Centre

Hands-On Training

We believe in learning by doing. Our programs emphasize practical, shop-floor experience with real equipment.

Safety First

Safety is paramount in the trades. We instill proper safety practices from day one of training.

Industry Standards

Our certifications meet AWS, ASME, and other industry standards recognized by employers nationwide.

Career Support

We connect graduates with employers and provide ongoing career guidance and job placement assistance.

Our Journey

Key milestones in our growth and development

2023

Artisan Training Centre founded with upskilling and revision courses

2024

Development of Boilermaker & Welding certificate start

2025

Preparation of ATCR workshop

2026

QCTO Registration of ATCR

Boilermaker NQF4 Certificate
Welder NQF4 Certificate
Short Courses
Super Short Courses
Trade Test Training Centre

2027

Additional Trades to be registered

Compliance & Registration

Accreditation

ATCR is committed to meeting the highest standards of education and training in South Africa.

Legislative Compliance

ATCR complies with the Act for Continuous Education and Training, Act 16 of 2006, ensuring all training programmes meet the required national legislative standards.

QCTO Registration

ATCR is registered and accredited with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
Ref: SDP 191204-2026

Learning Management System

The ATCR LMS captures each artisan's formal and informal learning and archives all results — helping every learner craft their own personalised learning path towards qualification.

Our People