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Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
Are you looking to become a Fitter and Turner? This Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner was developed in collaboration with leading industry experts from Mining, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, Petro-Chemical, Metal Engineering and related industries. With this qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate metal parts, fit, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components, sub-assemblies and machines. Register now to become a qualified Fitter and Turner and join the ranks of these prestigious organisations!
The journey to your RED SEAL: This is an Occupational Trade that requires a RED SEAL to practise as a designated Fitter and Turner as per article Occupational Certificate Article 26D (RED SEAL*)
IMPORTANT: If you don’t meet our minimum entry requirement, you can still apply for special admission, regardless of what formal education you have. Please note that there are terms and conditions for this application, and all approvals will be made at the discretion of the Academic Board.
On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:
Qualifying for external assessment: In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience, including Foundational Learning Competence or equivalent.
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and associated assessment criteria.
The external assessment model requires that the external assessment will be conducted as a trade test in terms of Section 26D of the Skills Development Act, through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by the QCTO and conducted by an assessor registered by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). The trade test will be conducted over a minimum period of two working days.
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner (RED SEAL)
Basic Engineering Theory (NQF Level 3) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the foundational engineering theory required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of core engineering principles, trade mathematics, engineering drawing interpretation, and materials science as applied in a mechanical engineering environment.
Fitting Theory (NQF Level 4) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theory of fitting required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
Machining Theory (NQF Level 4) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theory of machining required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
Fabricate simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools (NQF Level 2) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to basic fabrication using hand skills and hand tools. The learner will be required to:
Fabricate components or work pieces using power tools or machinery (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to fabrication using power tools and machinery. The learner will be required to:
Disassemble, clean and inspect mechanical sub-assemblies (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the disassembly, cleaning and inspection of mechanical sub-assemblies. The learner will be required to:
Replace components and assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the replacement and assembly of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Do fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Repair mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the repair of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Install and commission mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the installation and commissioning of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Overhaul mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the overhauling of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Produce simple components by setting up and attending to the operation of an engineering machine (NQF Level 2) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to basic machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Produce components of intermediate complexity by performing engineering machining operations (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to intermediate machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Perform complex machining operations (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to complex machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Fabrication processes in an engineering workshop (NQF Level 2) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in fabrication processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Routine mechanical component and machine maintenance processes (NQF Level 3) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in routine maintenance processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Maintenance planning and communication processes (NQF Level 3) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in maintenance planning and communication processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Repair mechanical faults on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in the repair of mechanical faults in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Overhauling processes in an engineering workshop (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in overhauling processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Structured planning and communication processes in the workplace (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in structured planning and communication processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Machining processes to design specifications of a range of work pieces from different materials (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in machining processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Engineering workshop control processes (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in engineering workshop control processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Full Time, Contact Learning
Distance Learning
Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
Are you looking to become a Fitter and Turner? This Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner was developed in collaboration with leading industry experts from Mining, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical, Petro-Chemical, Metal Engineering and related industries. With this qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to fabricate metal parts, fit, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components, sub-assemblies and machines. Register now to become a qualified Fitter and Turner and join the ranks of these prestigious organisations!
The journey to your RED SEAL: This is an Occupational Trade that requires a RED SEAL to practise as a designated Fitter and Turner as per article Occupational Certificate Article 26D (RED SEAL*)
IMPORTANT: If you don’t meet our minimum entry requirement, you can still apply for special admission, regardless of what formal education you have. Please note that there are terms and conditions for this application, and all approvals will be made at the discretion of the Academic Board.
On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:
Qualifying for external assessment: In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience, including Foundational Learning Competence or equivalent.
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and associated assessment criteria.
The external assessment model requires that the external assessment will be conducted as a trade test in terms of Section 26D of the Skills Development Act, through an evaluation of written and practical tasks covering critical aspects of the trade in a simulated environment at an assessment centre accredited by the QCTO and conducted by an assessor registered by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). The trade test will be conducted over a minimum period of two working days.
Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner (RED SEAL)
Basic Engineering Theory (NQF Level 3) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the foundational engineering theory required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of core engineering principles, trade mathematics, engineering drawing interpretation, and materials science as applied in a mechanical engineering environment.
Fitting Theory (NQF Level 4) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theory of fitting required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
Machining Theory (NQF Level 4) The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the theory of machining required to practise as a Fitter and Turner. The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
Fabricate simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools (NQF Level 2) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to basic fabrication using hand skills and hand tools. The learner will be required to:
Fabricate components or work pieces using power tools or machinery (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to fabrication using power tools and machinery. The learner will be required to:
Disassemble, clean and inspect mechanical sub-assemblies (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the disassembly, cleaning and inspection of mechanical sub-assemblies. The learner will be required to:
Replace components and assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the replacement and assembly of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Do fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Repair mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the repair of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Install and commission mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the installation and commissioning of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Overhaul mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to the overhauling of mechanical sub-assemblies and machines. The learner will be required to:
Produce simple components by setting up and attending to the operation of an engineering machine (NQF Level 2) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to basic machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Produce components of intermediate complexity by performing engineering machining operations (NQF Level 3) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to intermediate machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Perform complex machining operations (NQF Level 4) The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to practise Fitter and Turner skills within a simulated work environment. The learners will be practising skills related to complex machining operations. The learner will be required to:
Fabrication processes in an engineering workshop (NQF Level 2) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in fabrication processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Routine mechanical component and machine maintenance processes (NQF Level 3) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in routine maintenance processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Maintenance planning and communication processes (NQF Level 3) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in maintenance planning and communication processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Repair mechanical faults on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in the repair of mechanical faults in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Overhauling processes in an engineering workshop (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in overhauling processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Structured planning and communication processes in the workplace (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in structured planning and communication processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Machining processes to design specifications of a range of work pieces from different materials (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in machining processes in a real-life engineering workshop environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to:
Engineering workshop control processes (NQF Level 4) The focus of the work experience is on providing the learner an opportunity to gain exposure to work as part of a team in engineering workshop control processes in a real-life engineering environment. The learner will be required to successfully complete each Work Experience at least three (3) times. The learner will be required to: