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Closing The Critical Skills Gap In The Rail And Manufacturing Sector Through Skills Development And Learnership Programmes

The types of skills required by Lucchini SA are very specific and not always readily available in the marketplace. While those particular skills are available, the company has often found that candidates are not necessarily skilled in meeting the requirements for the railway sector and the safety-critical nature of the company’s products, specifically railway wheels. Hence the need to develop skills to meet the exacting needs of the company and by association the rail sector.

Lucchini South Africa (SA) is the South African subsidiary of Lucchini RS, an Italian forged railway products manufacturer. Lucchini SA is ensuring that skills development is at the top of its agenda to drive the business’s continued success.

Annually, the company takes on ten learners as well as two apprentice artisans every four years. Typically, an apprentice or a learner would have a qualification in engineering. Lucchini SA sponsors the practical learning experience through affiliated accredited training service providers.

The company aims to contribute to the overall skills development in the manufacturing sector, by providing workplace experience, which means the candidates can pursue various positions in the manufacturing sector.

Lucchini SA’s skills development philosophy is closely aligned with this year’s #YouthDay campaign, in that by providing various skills, people will be able to pursue a sustainable livelihood, today and in the future.