Newly graduated students empowered

The Almac Development Centre held a graduation ceremony in celebration of their new graduates on October 8.

Fifty computer students and 56 welding students graduated from the centre. Both classes were for 2020 and 2021.
Students received their accredited Micseta certificates during the ceremony.

Both courses span a period of three months and cover an array of skills.

“All students deserve to feel safe, heard and supported in the classroom,” said Jezel Esbend, computer facilitator at the centre.

“Only then can they begin to be educated and inspired.

“To continuously learn and develop the students’ skillset, it is important to first understand the criteria considered for demonstrating a basic skill level in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.

“Facilitators can accomplish this by first establishing shared understanding and consensus around the decision being made and then they create opportunities for input and evaluation.

“Our computer class covers Microsoft Office. This consists of information communication technology, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and emails.

“The welding class consist of CO², stick, argon and double-coded welding.”

The welding class is facilitated by Oupa James Sithole.

The welding students do basics and theory followed by their practical’s at AT Brooks to be assessed, while Micseta does the moderation. Once everything has been successfully completed, the accredited certificates are issued.

When asked how Covid has effected the centre and the classes, Esbend explained it has been difficult.

“We closed for three months and the students were scared to come back to class due to the virus. We had to motivate them, speak to them and encourage them,” she said.

Dennis Metsana, the centre manager, congratulated the students.

“To the graduates, we would just like to say, well done,” he said.

“You have worked hard to be here and we are very proud of what you have achieved. We trust these skills will only strengthen you through life.”