Occupational Qualification · S16
Discretionary Grant · RollingSewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 4
- Credits
- 86
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 118105
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 118105
- Min Credits
- 86
- Registered
- 2021-03-25
- Re-registration
- 2025-12-31
- Field
- Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
- Sub-field
- Manufacturing and Assembly
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 86 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified sewing machine maintenance and repair technician assistant, you can find employment opportunities in Furniture, Paper, Printing, Packaging, Forestry. 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 FP&M SETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing FP&M 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 Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant is a Occupational Certificate set at NQF Level 4, comprising 86 credits. This qualification has been carefully developed to provide you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to excel in your chosen field. Whether you are starting your career or looking to formalise your existing expertise, this programme offers a structured pathway to competence and recognition.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant. A Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant services, maintains and performs major repairs across a range of advanced Fixed Cycle Lock Stitch machines and Multi-needle Chain Stitch Sewing Machines.
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 results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the Part-qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is: • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Communication. Or • Three years of experience as a Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant.
SAQA Rationale▾
This part-qualification will equip learners with the necessary skills and competence to operate as Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistants. After successful completion of this qualification, the learner will be skilled and capable of performing major machine repairs across a range of advanced sewing machines inclusive of Fixed Cycle Lock Stitch Machines (Button Hole machine and Button Sew on Machine) as well as Multi-needle Chain Stitch Machines. Learners will find employment as Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistants. These skills will also open opportunities for self-employment. Target groups identified include school leavers with an NQF Level 1 qualification or a person who has been working for three years as Sewing Machine Operators in the clothing industry without formal qualifications and has the desire to formalise their skills and knowledge. Employers will benefit from appointing qualified workers in terms of increased productivity and ability to be competitive in the international market and seek markets abroad supplying quality apparel wear.
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 results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the Part-qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is: • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Communication. Or • Three years of experience as a Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
1. Undertake a range of tasks for the repair of a range of machines according to manufacturer specification within set time limits.
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
5 modules · 86 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 684901-001-00-KM-0912 cr
Fixed Cycle Lock Stitch Machines (Button Hole Machine)
NQF Level 4
- 684901-001-00-KM-108 cr
Fixed Cycle Lock Stitch Machines (Button Sew on Machine)
NQF Level 4
- 684901-001-00-KM-1112 cr
Chain Stitch Machine (Range of Machines: Cover Seam/Single Needle/Multi Needle/Elasticator): Multi-needle Chain Stitch Machine
NQF Level 4
Qualification 118105 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant · NQF Level 4 (86 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 + 1 PM + 1 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
FP&M SETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Sewing Machine Maintenance and Repair Technician Assistant 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 R54 300
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.