Discretionary Grant Available · TETAOpen▾
Transport Education & Training Authority · TETA
Discretionary Grant pools per sub-sector chamber.
- Window:
- Applications close 30 April
- Priority focus:
- Freight Logistics · Maritime · Aviation
SAQA Qualification · 119665
Railway Signalling installer
R51 800
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Railway Signalling installer Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Railway Signalling installer.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 3 yielding 136 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing TETA 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 Railway Signalling installer is intended for entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. 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)
60 crTheory · 7 modules
- 672107-001-00-KM-0112 cr
Introduction to Railway Signalling
NQF Level 2
- 672107-001-00-KM-024 cr
Basic Principles of Health, Safety and Quality
NQF Level 2
- 672107-001-00-KM-034 cr
Occupational health, safety and environment
NQF Level 3
- 672107-001-00-KM-0410 cr
Railway signalling tools, measuring equipment, materials and technique
NQF Level 2
- 672107-001-00-KM-0515 cr
Electrical systems and basic electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic principles
NQF Level 4
- 672107-001-00-KM-065 cr
Symbols in railway signalling technology
NQF Level 4
- 672107-001-00-KM-0910 cr
Railway signalling technology for installation
NQF Level 3
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
36 crApplied · 3 modules
- 672107-001-00-PM-013 cr
Read, interpret and analyse the engineering designs
NQF Level 4
- 672107-001-00-PM-0430 cr
Install Signalling Components
NQF Level 3
- 672107-001-00-PM-053 cr
Communicate in the railway signalling industry
NQF Level 4
Work Experience Modules (WM)
40 crSite · 1 module
- 672107-001-00-WM-0240 cr
Processes and procedures of installing signalling components
NQF Level 4
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 119665 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Engineering and Related Design
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Railway Signalling Installer. A Railway Signalling Installer installs signalling equipment for the safe running of trains. A qualified learner will be able to: • Install signalling equipment.
Rationale▾
The South African government has set as a priority the shifting of as much traffic as possible - both freight and passenger services - from the road to rail. This move necessitates the timely development of the critical competencies of all services closely related to efficient functioning of both freight and passenger train services, and Railway Signalling Maintenance Mechanician is a significant component of these services. Efficiencies in transport systems are closely related to positive socio-economic changes. The reliable functioning of all railway equipment and systems to ensure the safe running of trains are at the core of this relationship. Economic opportunities are likely to increase where train infrastructure systems are geared towards efficient functioning to ensure access to markets and related economic opportunities. Efficiently operated rail transport system will reduce the volume of road traffic pressures on our roads. When more volumes move by motor powered rolling stock supported by efficient signal equipment and systems, more jobs will be created as this ensures economic growth. Persons operating within the rail transport industry, as well as other transport services, will benefit from all aspects of this qualification (theoretical, practical and work experience competencies) as it is needed to render effective and efficient rail transport services.These services are essential for operational requirements of all train services entering South Africa from neighbouring countries. As such, this qualification is essential to set the benchmark for all Railway Signalling Installers operating in South Africa as well as neighbouring countries. The range of typical learners will, therefore, come from within the rail environment, from other sectors and outside the country. The Railway Signalling Installer is part of a suit of occupational qualifications that has been developed by the rail sector to provide a learning pathway which includes the Train Control Officer, Electricians, Train Driver and other related occupations within the railway environment.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
1.Demonstrate an understanding of the theory underpinning working safely on Railway Signal installation. 2. Install signalling equipment.
Qualification 119665 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Railway Signalling installer · NQF Level 3 (136 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.
Talk QMS on WhatsAppModeration Consultation
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 Railway Signalling installer delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓7 KM + 3 PM + 1 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 3
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓TETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.