Electrical foundations
12 weeksTue + ThuSafe isolation, fault finding, domestic circuits and documented testing.
East London · Evening technical schoolDoors 17:30
Build after hours.
Practical trade education designed around a working day: real benches, short theory blocks, assessed evidence and instructors who still work in the field.
18:00 start
70% practical
12 per bench
ENROLMENT OPEN · TERM 04 · ELECTRICAL · WELDING · SUPERVISION · CAD · ENROLMENT OPEN · TERM 04 · ELECTRICAL · WELDING ·
About / school model
For adults whose day is already full.
Second Shift is a fictional vocational school for people who cannot pause work to retrain. Timetables start after the normal shift, theory is compressed, and every practical block produces visible evidence.
Attendance, competence and safety are recorded separately. That means learners know whether they merely showed up, completed the task, or demonstrated the standard under observation.
Offerings / term board
Choose the bench, not a brochure.
Welding practice
10 weeksMon + WedMIG fundamentals, joint preparation, positional work and destructive test samples.
Site supervision
8 weeksSat morningsPlanning, toolbox talks, permits, handovers and practical quality control.
CAD for fabricators
6 weeksFriday studioReadable shop drawings, tolerances, revisions and production-ready exports.
Process / a working week
MON
Demonstrate
Instructor shows the standard, tooling and safety checks.
WED
Repeat
Learners complete the same operation with coached correction.
SAT
Assess
A timed practical produces a signed evidence sheet and sample.
NEXT
Apply
Missed criteria become the next bench task, not a hidden grade.
Projects / capstone 24-11
Portable repair stand
DRAWING REV C
4 ASSESSED JOINTS
LOAD TEST 180 KG
Workshop brief
Useful work leaves a trail.
Learners submit a drawing, job plan, risk check, finished artefact and inspection sheet. Employers can see the process, not only a certificate.
Recent briefs: switchboard fault board · welded trolley · site handover pack · laser-cut enclosure.
Proof / last four cohorts
184
adult learners
81%
completed all assessed practicals
37
employer referrals
4.7/5
workshop usefulness
People / instructors
Still in the trade.
Every lead instructor spends part of the year in active practice so workshop standards stay current.
Sipho Dlamini
Electrical contractor · testing & fault finding
Megan Ross
Fabricator · welding & drawing interpretation
Themba Ncube
Site manager · supervision & handover
Ayesha Khan
Production designer · CAD & CNC preparation
Insights / bench notes
Read before touching the tool.
BENCH NOTE
Why tolerance notes matter
A 4-minute guide to reading ± dimensions before a part reaches the saw.
BENCH NOTE
The handover is part of the job
Three checks that make a finished installation legible to the next person.
FAQ / before enrolment
Questions worth asking before 18:00.
Do I need prior trade experience?
Not for foundation programmes. Advanced workshop blocks list prerequisites clearly and we verify them before enrolment.
Can I study while working full time?
That is the model. Most contact sessions begin after 18:00, with Saturday practical assessments scheduled in advance.
Are the certificates accredited?
Second Shift is fictional, but this concept distinguishes internal completion records from any external statutory credential and never implies equivalence.
What equipment must I bring?
Core tools and workshop PPE are supplied for class. Personal safety footwear is required and a bursary stock is available when cost is a barrier.
Contact / enrolment
Keep the day job. Change what comes next.
Tell us which programme, your current experience and the evenings you can attend. An admissions tutor replies with the correct entry point rather than selling the longest course.
admissions@example.comFictional concept · no real enrolment is collected.