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Welcome to

SMC Mining & Drilling Training Academy

Our Courses

Our Vision

SMC Mining and Drilling Training Academy’s vision is to be nationally and internationally recognised as an institution of excellence in the education, training and development practices sector, focusing on integrity, alleviation of poverty, black economic empowerment, development, and contributing to increased professionalism of the mining sector throughout the African continent.

Our Mission

To facilitate the highest standard of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) aligned outcomes-based education and training in all fields of learning and education to the mining sector, enabling visible and measurable improvements at top, middle and operation levels of the workforce, that contribute meaningfully to the economic success and social upliftment throughout Africa.

Black Economic Empowerment

SMC Mining and Drilling Training Academy (Pty) Ltd is a Level 2 contributor to BEE.

SMC Mining and Drilling Training Academy (Pty) Ltd is committed to the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) process in South Africa and is fully supportive of the government’s transformation objectives.

Professional Associations

SMC Mining and Drilling Training Academy (Pty) Ltd boasts partnership agreements with Higher Education, Further Education and Training Institutions as well as Government to ensure that the needs addressed will sustain the credibility and relevance of its education and training programmes.
SMC Mining and Drilling Training Academy (Pty) Ltd mainly focuses on providing fit-for-purpose education and training to the mining sector. A good relationship is fostered with MQA to ensure that our focus is in line with the needs of the Mining Sector.