360 Trades Foundation Skills Program (Swiss Knife Trades Program)
Why Choose This Program?
Tomorrow’s trades pros need both craftsmanship and tech fluency. Over 24 months, you’ll master core trades while integrating AI tools for estimating, scheduling, safety, and customer engagement—so you can lead projects, teams, and ventures with confidence.
Your Opportunity to Build.
Learn by doing through hands-on labs, site projects, and a full-time entrepreneurial placement. With mentors, monthly cohort coaching, and pitch-day funding opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to deliver, lead, and launch.
Apply now and take the first step toward modern trades leadership.
Program Summary
Duration: 2 Years
Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Online + In-Person Labs)
Structure: 4 Semesters (18 months learning + 6-month work placement)
Work Placement: Guaranteed full-time entrepreneurial placement after Semester 4
Scholarships: Merit- and need-based awards available
Program Structure
| Sem | Focus | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core trades + construction mgmt | 6 mo |
| 2 | Sustainable & smart building | 6 mo |
| 3 | AI for trades + project leadership | 6 mo |
| 4 | Entrepreneurial placement (venture/project) | 6 mo |
Mentorship & Coaching: Executive mentors + monthly cohort coaching.
Showcase: Pitch-day with funding opportunities.
Graduate Competencies
Deliver advanced plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects safely and efficiently
Integrate AI and digital tools to streamline operations and elevate customer experience
Lead diverse site teams with strong ethics and community impact
Launch or scale a construction business with a vetted plan and investor-ready pitch
Contribute to sustainable, tech-enabled infrastructure across Africa and beyond
Key Features
Hands-On Labs & Real Projects across multiple trades
AI-First Workflows for estimating, scheduling, safety checks, and client service
Entrepreneurship Track with venture incubation and pitch-day
Mentors & Monthly Coaching for guidance and accountability
Career-Focused Placement guaranteeing full-time experiential learning after Semester 4
Tools & Platforms
AI & Data: AI tools, computer-vision basics, data analytics for bids and safety insights
Operations: Estimating & scheduling software, digital job costing, client comms tools
Build Tech: Smart-home device platforms and renewable-energy install toolkits