Full training course (FT100)

The Full Training Course (FT100) is Microlek Skills Academy’s most comprehensive and highly rated electronics and mobile device repair programme — and the only one of its kind in Africa to be structured across three progressive skill levels in a single, integrated curriculum. Designed for complete beginners as well as individuals seeking to formalise existing technical knowledge, this programme takes you from the fundamentals of electronics and GSM networks all the way through to advanced board-level micro-soldering, schematic reading, and professional software repairs on both Android and iOS platforms. Delivered over two months through our online learning platform — with compulsory in-person practical sessions at our Pretoria training facility — the FT100 is the fastest, most structured pathway to becoming a fully certified, market-ready electronics and mobile repair technician in Africa. By the end of this course, you will have the skills, certification, and confidence to work professionally in any repair environment — or to launch your own repair business.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Understand the fundamentals of GSM networks, basic electronics, and circuit behaviour
• Identify and safely handle all major electronic components, including SMD and through-hole types
• Apply professional health, safety, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) best practices at the workbench
• Select, use, and maintain professional-grade repair tools and diagnostic equipment
• Diagnose and repair hardware faults in smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices
• Perform Level 3 advanced micro-soldering and desoldering techniques including BGA
• Read and interpret mobile phone schematic diagrams for accurate fault diagnosis (Level 3)
• Execute complete disassembly and reassembly of smartphones and mobile devices
• Perform software repairs: firmware flashing and network unlocking on Android and iOS
• Build a professional repair workflow that meets industry standards

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• 9 comprehensive modules covering the full spectrum of electronics and mobile repair
• Online theoretical learning combined with hands-on practical workshop sessions
• Delivered by certified master technicians with decades of real-world industry experience
• MICT SETA-aligned curriculum developed exclusively by Microlek subject-matter experts
• Includes take-home training manual, evaluation tests, and Completion Certificate
• Graduates supported with post-training mentorship and job placement guidance

REQUIREMENTS

• No prior technical knowledge or electronics experience required — complete beginners are welcome
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Reliable internet access for the online theoretical modules
• Ability to read and understand English (the language of all teaching and learning materials)
• A genuine passion for technology and a commitment to completing the programme
• Willingness to attend compulsory in-person practical sessions in Pretoria

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

• Complete beginners who want to build a career in the electronics and mobile repair industry from scratch
• Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own professional repair business
• Existing technicians who want to earn an accredited, nationally recognised qualification
• Unemployed individuals seeking a practical, market-relevant technical skill
• Recent school leavers or graduates looking for an alternative to traditional employment pathways
• Anyone wanting to become financially independent through a high-demand vocational skill
• TVET college or university students who want to complement their academic studies with practical repair skills

CAREER OUTCOMES & OPPORTUNITIES

• Employment as a certified technician at mobile repair centres, telecoms retailers, or device service providers
• Launch your own mobile phone and electronics repair shop or home-based repair business
• Work as a freelance technician servicing devices for businesses, schools, or individuals
• Advance to specialised courses in micro-soldering, logic board repair, or brand-specific training
• Qualify for SETA learnership and skills development programmes in the MICT sector

BENEFITS OBTAINED

• Take-home printed training manual for ongoing reference
• Training evaluation tests to track your progress throughout the course
• Microlek Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
• Access to professional tools and equipment at discounted rates through shop.microlek.co.za
• Post-training mentorship and career guidance from our expert facilitators