SAQA Qualification · 93625
Metal Machinist
R70 000
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Metal Machinist Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Metal Machinist.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 520 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
The Metal Machinist is intended for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
106 crTheory · 3 modules
- Basic32 cr
engineering theory
NQF Level 3
- Fitting38 cr
Theory
NQF Level 4
- Machining36 cr
Theory
NQF Level 4
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
104 crApplied · 5 modules
- Fabricate6 cr
simple components or work pieces using basic hand skills and hand tools
NQF Level 2
- Fabricate12 cr
components or work pieces using power tools or machinery
NQF Level 3
- Produce20 cr
simple components by setting up and attending to the operation an engineering machine
NQF Level 2
- Produce16 cr
components of intermediate complexity by performing engineering machining operations
NQF Level 3
- Perform50 cr
complex machining operations
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 93625 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to: Fabricate, fit and maintain mechanical components, parts and machines in accordance with specifications A qualified learner will be able to: • Apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools. • Machine mechanical components by preparing for, setting up and operating a range of metal engineering machining tools and equipment.
Rationale▾
The Metal Machinist is a recognised trade qualification and prepares the person to work effectively in various industries making use of metal engineering machining skills and meet the challenges of such an environment. The primary focus of this qualification is the develop the ability to prepare for, set up and operate a range of engineering machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications. Hand skills play a large role in this qualification. Qualifying learners will be able to maintain and support the various policies and procedures related to the safety, health, environment and quality systems that govern their workplace. The field of engineering machining is characterized by work-to-order, low volume manufacture of components using different machining methods for use in a variety of industries. People working in the engineering machining field require specialised technical skills and knowledge, as well as highly developed hand skills in order to adapt to and meet the requirements of the constantly changing products that must be manufactured.
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 1 with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools.
- Machine mechanical components by preparing for, setting up and operating a range of metal engineering machining tools and equipment.
Qualification 93625 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist · NQF Level 4 (520 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.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
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External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Metal Machinist delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓3 KM + 5 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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