Occupational Qualification · L32
Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 4
- Credits
- 440
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 94877
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 94877
- Min Credits
- 440
- Registered
- 2018-07-01
- 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 Lubrication Equipment Mechanic Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Lubrication Equipment Mechanic.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 440 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified lubrication equipment mechanic, you can find employment opportunities in Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades (Artisan) including automotive workshops, fleet maintenance departments, agricultural equipment dealers, and transport companies. 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 NAMB scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing NAMB quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Lubrication Equipment Mechanic (NQF Level 4, 440 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 be able to repair, maintain and install lubrication equipment and systems in accordance with a range of equipment and lubricant specifications. A qualified learner will be able to: • Apply hand skills to perform mechanical engineering tasks using engineering tools and equipment. • Perform routine repairs and maintenance on lubrication equipment. • Repair, install and commission lubrication equipment/systems.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the integrated assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and conform prior learning. Prior learning must be acknowledged by a statement of results. RPL for entry requirements to access the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 2 with Mathematics.
SAQA Rationale▾
The Occupational Certificate in Lubrication Equipment Mechanic qualification is a unique response to the recent engineering-related developments in technology, specifically focusing on developments in lubrication equipment and systems in South Africa. Developments in this field have become highly technical and are associated with automated lubrication of a range of equipment used in various production processes. Lubrication of equipment and systems is characterised as engineering maintenance, repair and installation services to support a variety of industries. The equipment requiring such service and support ranges from sophisticated equipment to antiquated single station machines. People working on the lubrication of equipment and systems require specialised technical skills and knowledge, as well as highly developed repair and maintenance skills in order to meet the mechanical engineering requirements of the diverse industries. The qualification fits into the generally accepted career path of a mechanical trade. Thus allowing qualifying learners to seek employment as a tradesperson within the mechanical trades, such as Fitters (General) or Fitters and Turners.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the integrated assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and conform prior learning. Prior learning must be acknowledged by a statement of results. RPL for entry requirements to access the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 2 with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- The ability to apply hand skills to perform mechanical engineering tasks using engineering tools and equipment.
- The ability to perform routine repairs and maintenance on lubrication equipment.
- The ability to repair, install and commission lubrication equipment/systems.
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
18 modules · 230 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 653310000-KM-0132 cr
Basic engineering
NQF Level 3
- 653310000-KM-0238 cr
Lubrication equipment fitting theory
NQF Level 4
- 653310000-KM-0338 cr
Lubrication theory
NQF Level 4
Qualification 94877 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Lubrication Equipment Mechanic · NQF Level 4 (440 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
3 KM + 15 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
NAMB alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Lubrication Equipment Mechanic 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 R70 000
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.