3.3.1 Job creation and skills development The Salt River plant is one of Transnet's rail engineering training academies. It is the main campus of the Western Cape and specialises in mechanical and electrical trades such as welding, sheet metal, fitter and turner machinist, diesel electrical fitters, electrical fitters, electricians etc. There are 209 students on training in the centre and the training curriculum is for three years. The plant has been accredited to do trade tests and started in 2012. There is a concerted effort to develop women in engineering and technical trades.