### About the CTFL Learnership
The CTFL Learnership is also known as the National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear & Leather Manufacturing Processes. CTFL Learnership is presented to help young South Africans get access to employment. Manufacturing in the CTFL industry is one of South Africa’s largest employment sectors which includes youth and specifically women. This is a good sector for young South Africans to pursue employment.
To equip learners for the various challenges real life manufacturing environments present, the learnership combines theoretical studies with practical training in real manufacturing environments which include factories, workshops, and production units. This learnership offers young South Africans a chance to build a sustainable career in a sector that requires not only technical skills but also creativity.
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### What the Learnership Offers
The CTFL Learnership offers its participants the benefit of being trained with a blend of theory and practical experience. By the end of the program, learners acquire teachable skills that are relevant to the needs of the industry, including:
* **Practical sewing construction skills** with the operational ability to use an industrial sewing machine
* **Niche knowledge about raw material to finished product** cycles of the different fabrics and textiles
* **Readiness for the workplace** with an understanding of teamwork, productivity, and quality
* **Experience in an actual work environment** in the manufacturing of clothing, textiles, footwear, and leather
This qualification is suitable for anyone who would like to achieve long-term employment or career advancement in the manufacturing, fashion, or textiles sectors.
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### Skills You’ll Gain During the Programme
**Operation of Industrial Sewing Machines**
Gain the necessary skills to use industrial sewing machines that are used in the clothing and textile industry.
**Textile Knowledge**
Understanding of different fabric, thread, and finish types, as well as quality control.
**Introduction to Footwear and Leather**
Understanding of the basics of leather cutting, stitching, assembly, and finishing of products.
**Understanding of the Manufacturing Process**
Understanding of how factories operate, including the acquisition of raw materials and distribution of end products.
**Workplace Safety and Production**
Understanding of the industrial workplace’s safety regulations, teamwork, productivity, and quality standards.—
### Who Should Apply?
This learnership is applicable to:
* People of the youth age with a strong interest in sewing, fashion, or garment construction.
* School-leavers looking for hands-on training.
* Unemployed people of the youth age who want to learn how to work.
* Everyone who would like to work as a machinist, garment maker, cutter, or production assistant.
* Any person with a passion for design who would like to learn the more technical aspects of fashion manufacturing.
This program is for you, especially if you want to join Pretoria’s booming CTFL industry.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Your application must meet the following requirements:
* Completed Grade 12 (Matric)
* Age must be between 18 and 35 years
* Must be a South African citizen
* Must live in Pretoria
* Must have some interest or experience with sewing, clothing design or textiles.
Required Documents
Your application must include the following:
* A detailed CV
* A certified copy of your ID (not older than 3 months)
* Copy of your Matric certificate
* Evidence of where you live
⚠️ Missing documents will result in your application not being accepted.
How to Apply
Deliver your application in person to:
**📍 Pretoria Campus – Skills Office**
**Tshwane North TVET College (TNC)**
Why TNC as a choice for this learnership?
Tshwane North TVET College is well known and respected for its technical and vocational training. Benefits to learners include:
* industry
* Fully credited courses
* knowledgeable trained staff
* Well equipped training and workshop facilities
* good SETA partnerships
* Focus on practical training and employability skills
At TNC you will not only receive a certificate but gain essential skills the textile and fashion industry demands.
