SAQA Qualification · 94021
Mechanical Fitter
R70 000
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Mechanical Fitter Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Mechanical Fitter.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 410 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing NAMB quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
Who should enrol? Individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. The Mechanical Fitter welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited formal education but relevant practical experience. The flexible learning approach ensures that everyone can progress at their own pace while achieving the same high standard of competence.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
70 crTheory · 2 modules
- Basic32 cr
engineering theory
NQF Level 3
- Fitting38 cr
Theory
NQF Level 4
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
80 crApplied · 8 modules
- Fabricate6 cr
simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools
NQF Level 2
- Fabricate6 cr
components or work pieces using power tools or machinery
NQF Level 3
- Dissemble6 cr
clean and inspect mechanical sub-assemblies
NQF Level 3
- Replace6 cr
components and assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and machines
NQF Level 3
- Do12 cr
fault finding on mechanical sub-assemblies and machines
NQF Level 4
- Repair12 cr
mechanical sub-assemblies and machines
NQF Level 4
- Install12 cr
and commission mechanical sub-assemblies and machines
NQF Level 4
- Overhaul20 cr
mechanical sub-assemblies and machines
NQF Level 4
Work Experience Modules (WM)
0 crSite · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 94021 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Engineering and Related Design
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to be able to fit, maintain and repair sub-assemblies and machines. A qualified learner will be able to: • Apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools. • Perform engineering maintenance on mechanical components, subassemblies and machines. • Repair, install and commission subassemblies and machines.
Rationale▾
The Mechanical Fitter is a recognised trade qualification which prepares the person to work effectively in various industries by making use of their skills and to meet the challenges of such an environment. In the field of engineering, fitting is characterised by the provision of engineering maintenance, repair and installation services and support in a variety of industries. The equipment requiring such service and support ranges from sophisticated equipment to antiquated single station machines. People working in the mechanical engineering field require specialised technical skills and knowledge, as well as highly developed hand skills in order to meet the mechanical engineering requirements of diverse industries. The primary focus of this curriculum is to develop the ability to repair and install complex mechanical assemblies and diagnose and repair equipment and machinery during production/operation. Qualifying learners are able to maintain and support the various policies and procedures related to the safety, health, environment and quality systems that govern their workplace.
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 credits the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- The ability to apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools.
- The ability to perform engineering maintenance on mechanical components, subassemblies and machines.
- The ability to repair, install and commission subassemblies and machines.
Qualification 94021 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter · NQF Level 4 (410 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.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
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Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Mechanical Fitter delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓2 KM + 8 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓NAMB alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
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