Foundations & theory
- Device anatomy and component identification
- Tools, safe handling and ESD protection
- Reading schematics
- Recognising common fault patterns
THE ACADEMY / NEWLANDS WEST, DURBAN
Curiosity is a start.
Make it a skill.
Learn what goes on inside the devices everyone depends on. Build practical repair foundations and explore the business side of a workshop.
JRs Device Care Academy / Durban
Learn the repair.
Build your next step.
A practical starting point for aspiring technicians, side-hustlers and people ready to understand electronics beyond the screen.
- Cellphones, tablets, laptops and electronics
- Certified course · certificate of completion
- Foundations, repairs and business fundamentals
Current course fee
R7,999 / course
November & December 2026 intakes
Certificate of completion + starter equipment set after completion.
Exact start dates and seat availability confirmed by the academy. Enquiring does not reserve a place.
The course breakdown
From “what’s wrong?”
to “here’s the next step.”
Our 2–3 week practical programme follows three learning stages. The final timetable is confirmed for your intake.
Hands-on repairs
- Screen and LCD replacement
- Battery replacement
- Charging port repair
- Water-damage assessment and repair
Advanced & business
- Microsoldering fundamentals
- Board-level diagnostics
- Quoting, pricing and customer care
- Final practical assessment
What’s part of the programme
A toolkit for
your next chapter.
Learn by doing
Learning materials and practice devices support the practical sessions, with a starter equipment set provided after completion.
Show what you’ve learned
A final practical assessment and a certificate of completion mark your progress. You receive a starter equipment set after completing the course. The certificate is a course completion record, not a claim of external accreditation.
Think beyond the repair
Explore quoting, pricing and customer operations, with post-course mentorship listed in the programme. Confirm the mentorship format and equipment set contents when you apply.
Build practical skills to take into further training, a workshop environment or your own repair venture. Employment, income and business results depend on your experience and circumstances.
Choose your next chapter
Finish the year
learning something useful.
November
Ask for the start date, daily timetable and current availability in Newlands West, Durban.
December
Ask for the start date, daily timetable and current availability in Newlands West, Durban.
Course fee: R7,999. We’ll confirm the schedule and enrolment steps with you before you commit.
Before you decide
Good questions.
Clear next steps.
What does the course cost?
The current course fee is R7,999. Ask the academy for payment terms and a full breakdown before enrolling. The previous R4,000 promotion is no longer advertised.
When do the November and December intakes start?
We are taking enquiries for November and December 2026. The academy will confirm exact start dates, timetable and available places.
Do I need previous repair experience?
The foundations stage introduces device anatomy, tools and safety. Tell the academy about your experience so they can confirm the course is suitable for you.
What should I confirm before paying?
Request the schedule, syllabus, toolkit and materials list, payment and cancellation terms, venue details, certificate information and mentorship arrangements.
How do I get a repair quote?
WhatsApp 071 686 5256 with the make, model, fault and a photo if helpful. Guide prices are on the pricing page; final quotes follow model and fault assessment.
Where are you based?
Our HQ is in Newlands West, Durban. Contact the team for the exact handover address and appointment arrangements before travelling.
Take the first step.
Get the syllabus and intake details before you enrol.