About the African Artisan Confederation

Who We Are

The African Artisan Confederation (AAC) is a pan-African organization committed to elevating the standards of artisan professions across the continent. We serve as a certification body that collaborates with national and continental qualification authorities, such as SAQA and ACQF, to provide curricula, resources, and international examinations and certifications tailored to different country contexts.

Our Vision

To pioneer the concept of Master Artisans throughout Africa, setting the benchmark for excellence in technical trades while fostering economic growth and generational wealth within local communities.

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Our mission

Collaboration: 

Work with existing qualification bodies to enhance and harmonize artisan standards without replacing them.

Standardization: 

Provide up-to-date, relevant qualifications with a slight flavor of African relevance, ensuring international transferability.

Comprehensive Skill Development: 

Inspire competence and confidence on technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial levels.

Continuous Improvement: 

Conduct ongoing research to keep qualifications current and prevent them from becoming outdated.

Economic Empowerment: 

Support the construction, mining, engineering, and manufacturing sectors by equipping locals with the skills needed for meaningful employment.

Partnering for Excellence in Artisan Mastery

For more information about our Master Artisan qualifications, strategic partnerships, or collaborations with national and continental qualification authorities, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Our Values

Excellence

Striving for the highest standards in all our qualifications and certifications.

Integrity

Operating transparently and ethically in all collaborations and partnerships.

Innovation

Continuously updating curricula to reflect the latest industry advancements.

Inclusivity

Ensuring our programs are accessible and relevant to artisans across Africa including offering qualifications in multiple languages.

Our Approach

Based on Proven Models: Our framework is based on the South African QCTO model, itself developed from the renowned German and Swiss systems.

Our Partners We collaborate with:

National Qualification Authorities:

Such as SAQA, to ensure compliance with national standards.

Continental
Frameworks: 

Like ACQF, to facilitate recognition and mobility across Africa.

Industry
Leaders: 

To align our qualifications with current and future market demands.

Educational
Institutions: 

For the delivery of training and assessments.