Human capital is one of the fundamental building blocks of economic competitiveness. The continued development of human capital is therefore of strategic importance to South African Industry.
The tool making industry provides a unique opportunity for the continued sustainable development of human capital on an expanded skills front. The global competitive development of tools, moulds and dies requires a diverse skills value chain involving highly qualified personel but also lower levels of competencies.
The NTI will act as a catalyst for the renewed focus and development of all elements within the tool making skills value chain. Skills and expertise development is one of the five NTI driving programs.