School of Artisan and Trade StudiesOccupational CertificateOpen for enrolment

Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner

NQF Level 4SAQA ID 94020548 credits3 YearsFull-time

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Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner

Programme Overview

Training in precision machining, fitting, and turning operations.

SAQA & Registration

SAQA Qualification ID94020

NQF LevelNQF Level 4

Total Credits548

Qualification TypeOccupational Certificate

Quality CouncilQCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Accreditation / Quality AssuranceMerSETA — Accredited

This qualification is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.

Frame of Learning

Knowledge Modules

106credits

3 modules

Theory and subject knowledge that underpins the occupation.

Practical Skills Modules

122credits

11 modules

Hands-on skills developed in simulated and supervised settings.

Workplace Experience Modules

320credits

8 modules

Structured experience completed in an approved workplace.

Admission Requirements

Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)

NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

Highbury Application Documents

Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of highest school results
Proof of residential address

Curriculum

Basic engineering theory32 cr
Fitting Theory38 cr
Machining Theory36 cr

Assessment Criteria

Internal Assessment

Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence and a logbook completed under supervision. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.

External Assessment

The qualification concludes with a statutory Trade Test conducted at an accredited trade test centre in terms of the Skills Development Act. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Highbury Delivery Arrangement

Study ModeFull-time

Highbury Duration3 Years

CampusPretoria Campus, 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng

Learning PlatformHighbury Digital Campus

Learning ArrangementClassroom + practical + workplace

IntakesConfirmed by Admissions

Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions with a compulsory workplace component arranged with approved employers, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.

Articulation and RPL

Articulation

Horizontal: This qualification articulates with qualifications (currently under development) within the mechanical trades related to the following occupations: The qualification articulates horizontally with the following, at NQF Level 4: Automotive Machinist.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.

Career Pathways

Fitter and TurnerMaintenance TechnicianCNC OperatorTool Maker

Workplace Experience

Workplace experience is compulsory: 8 modules totalling 320 credits, completed in an approved workplace under supervision with a logbook and portfolio of evidence. Highbury supports learners with placement arrangements through its employer partnerships.

Fabrication processes in an engineering workshop
Routine mechanical component and machine maintenance processes
Maintenance planning and communication processes
Repair mechanical faults on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines

Certification

Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.

For this trade, admission to the prescribed Trade Test follows completion of all modules; national trade (artisan) recognition is awarded only after the Trade Test is passed. Highbury does not independently issue the Red Seal.

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Official qualification information sourced from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Highbury-specific delivery, fees, intake and campus arrangements are maintained separately by Highbury College.

Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.

View official SAQA record Last verified: 2026-07-12Factsheet v1.0