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South Africa's SETAs retain a support role as apprenticeship duties shift to NAMB and QCTO

South Africa's sector education and training authorities (SETAs) have not been phased out of apprenticeship training, but their responsibilities have narrowed as accreditation and quality-assurance functions moved to NAMB and QCTO. SETAs continue to provide administrative support and administer discretionary grants, while parallel registration systems between CETA and QCTO add complexity for training providers.

#refrigeration training#South Africa
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Markets & companies

Refrimate to Launch Solar-Powered Oxygen and Nitrogen Production from November 2026

South African refrigeration and HVAC distributor Refrimate will start producing its own oxygen and nitrogen at a solar-powered plant on 2 November 2026, selling the gases through a one-time kit purchase with refills at the company's Randfontein facility. The initiative targets smaller contractors and technicians who have found traditional industrial gas packages unaffordable.

#oxygen and nitrogen#pressure testing
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Whole-Building Assessment and Phased Upgrades Drive Successful HVAC Retrofits in South Africa

Retrofitting ageing South African buildings with modern HVAC systems requires a whole-building assessment rather than simple equipment replacement. Mechanical engineer Monde Mokhuma of CKR Consulting Engineers stresses that phased upgrades, hybrid systems, and smart controls help spread capital expenditure while addressing structural and electrical constraints in older structures.

#HVAC retrofits#South Africa
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