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We provide the insights, information, and resources that help Engineers, Technicians, and Artisans obtain their GCC Factories Acceptance Letter from the Department of Employment and Labour.

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The GCC Factories is not for everyone. Understanding the context of the GCC Factories will help you decide if it's the right certification for you.

What is the GCC Certificate?

In South Africa, the two common Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) certificates for mechanical and electrical persons are the GCC Factories and GCC Mines.

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What is the GCC Factories?

The GCC Factories is a "License" granted by the Chief Inspector at the Department of Employment and Labour, which certifies that a mechanical or electrical person is competent to be appointed as the GMR 2(1).

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How to obtain the GCC Factories?

Step 1 - Meet the GCC Factories exam entry requirements

To obtain the GCC Factories, you need to write and pass the plant engineering and OHS Act exams. To write the exams, the Department of Employment and Labour needs to grant you permission.

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Step 3 - Submit the GCC Factories exam application

You will need to collate all your documentation and post it to the Department of Employment and Labour postal address or Head Office.

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Step 5 - Register, write, and pass the GCC Factories Plant and OHS Act exams

The GCC Factories plant engineering and OHS Act exams are written annually during June and November. The exams are written at approved TVET colleges.

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Step 2 - Complete the GCC Factories exam application documents

You will need to complete the prescribed application form and collate supporting documents, which include your qualifications & required letters.

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Step 4 - Prepare for the GCC Factories Plant and OHS Act exams

The GCC Factories Plant Engineering and OHS Act exams are challenging. You can prepare for the exams using our free resources, books, courses, or eLearning.

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