3.6.1 As reported by many other correctional centre workshops, the DCS was unable to attract and retain artisans: artisans, who are classified as non-centre-based employees, earn about R30 000 to R50 000 less than centre-based custodial officers, and were not included in the 2007 occupational specific dispensation for correctional officials. The artisan-shortage impacts negatively on the creation of work opportunities: Centre A's workshops could easily accommodate 600 inmates daily, but at present this is not possible.