Occupational Qualification · A48
Discretionary Grant · RollingAssistant Painter
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 3
- Credits
- 154
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 112284
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 112284
- Min Credits
- 154
- Registered
- 2019-10-24
- Re-registration
- 2025-12-30
- Field
- Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
- Sub-field
- Manufacturing and Assembly
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Assistant Painter Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Assistant Painter.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 154 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified assistant painter, you can find employment opportunities in Construction, Civil Engineering, Building. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under CONSTRUCTION SETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing CONSTRUCTION SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Assistant Painter (NQF Level 3, 154 credits) is a comprehensive Occupational Certificate that blends foundational theory with intensive practical application. Throughout your learning journey, you will develop the competencies required to operate effectively, safely, and ethically within your industry. Employers value this qualification because it signals that you are job-ready from day one.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Assistant Painter. An Assistant Painter will be able to prepare a variety of old and new substrates for painting, using power tools. They will also be able to identify complex defects in substrates and take corrective action. They will use intermediate painting techniques - including using air-assisted spray painting machines - to paint substrates. They will also be able to glaze and paint glass and work in confined workspaces. An Assistant Painter operates in either a decorative or industrial painting context. The learner will complete the requisite work experience modules depending on the context in which they find themselves.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
SAQA Rationale▾
This qualification will equip learners with the necessary skills and competence to operate as Assistant Painters in either a decorative or industrial context. An Assistant Painter uses power tools to prepare substrates and uses intermediate painting skills to conduct a variety of painting activities. Assistant Painters are one step away from becoming full artisans as they will have acquired a substantial number of competencies in painting. Typically, learners would be school leavers with an NQF Level 1 qualification or learners who have not had access to structured painting training qualifications or persons who have completed the Occupational Certificate: Brush Hand. Learners will receive a high standard of training in painting that is comparable with international standards. The qualification will produce competent learners who can contribute to improved productivity and efficiency within the construction and chemical environments. Employers will benefit as they will employ qualified Assistant Painters who will be able to conduct high-quality, efficient and safe painting operations, with minimum disruption to productivity.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Prepare substrates using power tools.
- Paint substrates using intermediate painting skills.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
10 modules · 154 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 643101-000-008 cr
KM-01, Workplace Fundamentals
NQF Level 3
- 643101-000-0012 cr
KM-05, Substrates and Substrate Preparation
NQF Level 3
- 643101-000-003 cr
KM-06, Glazing
NQF Level 3
- 643101-000-0014 cr
KM-08, Paint, Paint Technology and Paint Application
NQF Level 3
Qualification 112284 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Assistant Painter · NQF Level 3 (154 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
4 KM + 4 PM + 2 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
CONSTRUCTION SETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Assistant Painter delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R52 700
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.