Thandeka Vocational Education Trust Learnerships & Training 2026

Thandeka Vocational Education Learnerships & Training 2026

Thandeka Vocational Education is offering learnership programmes that help learners grow and get the training in Wholesale and Retail Distribution, Clothing Manufacturing Process, CTFL Manufacturing and more.

In my experience, the most interesting thing about Thandeka is how they focus on giving people a chance to learn while also being supported. Learners can get allowances while studying, which makes it easier to focus on finishing the programme. 

They have been working with learners for many years, so we can see that they really understand how to help people get better at what they do. 

Learnerships Offered by Thandeka Vocational Education Trust

So, let’s talk about what’s on offer. Thandeka has a few main programmes that people can apply for. Studies confirm that learners who take these programmes often do better in finding work afterwards or improving their skills.

Here are some of the key programmes:

• Clothing Manufacturing Process (NQF 1, 12 months)
  This covers the basics of making clothes, how to manage materials, and communication skills needed for working with a team.
  
  
• Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Manufacturing (NQF 2, 12 months)
  Learners get knowledge about making clothing, textiles, and footwear. It’s useful for anyone who wants to work in these areas or improve their current skills.
• Sewing Machine Mechanic (NQF 3, 12 months)
  Focuses on using, maintaining, and fixing sewing machines, which is important for learners involved in clothing production.
  
  
• Wholesale and Retail Distribution (NQF 2, 12 months)
  Covers managing products and stock in retail or distribution, and helps learners understand how to handle day-to-day tasks in this line of work.

Also look:

• Kukhula Learnerships and Qualifications 2026
• Speccon LMS Learnerships for 2026 Applications

How to Apply for Thandeka Learnership Programmes

The application process is simple. Learners submit their information online through the Thandeka portal, and if they meet the requirements, they get invited to join. 

Apply here: Thandeka Learnership 2026 Application

SETAs Behind Thandeka Learnership Programmes

Well, one of the interesting things about Thandeka is how closely they work with SETAs to make sure the programmes are relevant and actually useful. In my experience, understanding which SETA your learnership falls under can help you see the bigger picture of how the training connects to the sector.

For the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) programmes — like Clothing Manufacturing Process, CTFL Manufacturing, and Sewing Machine Mechanic — Thandeka works with CTFL SETA. This SETA supports learners by making sure the training meets national standards and covers the skills needed in this field. 

On the other hand, for the Wholesale and Retail Distribution learnership, Thandeka partners with W&R SETA. This partnership ensures that learners gain insights into retail operations, stock management, and distribution processes that employers actually value. 

You may look at Related Education Learnerships if you are interested in working in a retail store one day.

Final Thoughts

If you’re considering a learnership, Thandeka is worth looking into. They have been around for a long time, they know how to help learners, and the programmes are simple to follow. Although it takes effort to complete, we can say from what we’ve seen that learners get a lot from the experience.