Skunkworks AcademyWorkplace Safety Essentials
Recognise common workplace hazards, select appropriate controls and report unsafe conditions.
Start learning →Occupational Skills & Trades
Learn practical job knowledge. Start for free.
Accessible introductory online learning for anyone building confidence in trades and workplace skills. We prioritise outreach to unemployed South African youth, while keeping every course open to all learners.
Explore free coursesOnline introductory learning — not accredited trade training.These free learning modules do not provide QCTO-accredited qualifications, trade tests, professional licences or permission to perform hazardous work. Supervised practical training and formal assessment are separate stages.
Free starter courses
Short, mobile-friendly lessons with scenario exercises, knowledge checks and a self-declared learning record. No payment is required.
Electrical Fundamentals
Learn voltage, current, resistance, circuits and essential electrical safety before supervised practical training.
Start learning →Welding Fundamentals
Explore welding processes, material considerations, hazards and workshop quality principles through online examples.
Start learning →Automotive Mechanics Fundamentals
Understand major vehicle systems, maintenance terminology and safe fault-reporting practices.
Start learning →Construction Site Fundamentals
Build familiarity with construction roles, drawings, materials, site communication and essential hazard controls.
Start learning →Track your introductory learning
View your course-module progress in this browser, download a private progress summary, then use the occupational careers toolkit to prepare for supervised practical opportunities. This is not a QCTO qualification or a synchronised portal transcript.
How the pathway works
1. Explore
Choose a course on a phone, tablet or computer. No equipment purchase is necessary for theory lessons.
2. Practise thinking
Use safe simulations, paper-based calculations, quizzes and work scenarios. Never attempt unsupervised high-risk work.
3. Show learning
Finish the modules and pass the knowledge check to print a clearly labelled, non-accredited learning record.
4. Find a pathway
Explore apprenticeships, employment support and future practical programmes through approved providers.
Careers and progression
Explore apprenticeship and entry-level career-search resources, understand what employers may ask for, and prepare for future hands-on training with an authorised skills development provider.