SAQA Qualification · 97388
Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
R68 100
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician).
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 362 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 Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) 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)
0 crTheory · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
41 crApplied · 5 modules
- 671208001-PM-016 cr
Remove and replace auto electrical components
NQF Level 2
- 671208001-PM-023 cr
Test and diagnose automotive batteries
NQF Level 2
- 671208001-PM-038 cr
Build and conduct fault finding on auto electrical circuits
NQF Level 2
- 671208001-PM-048 cr
Build auto electrical circuits and install auto electrical equipment and/or components/systems
NQF Level 3
- 671208001-PM-0816 cr
Diagnose and repair integrated fuel injection (diesel and petrol) and ignition systems
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 97388 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Engineering and Related Design
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Automotive Electrician. An Automotive Electrician diagnoses, installs, maintains and repairs automotive electrical wiring, electrical/electronic components and systems in motorised vehicles. An Automotive Electrician will be able to: • Diagnose and conduct fault finding activities on automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components/systems. • Remove, repair and maintain automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components/systems. • Install automotive electrical/electronic equipment and/or components/systems.
Rationale▾
The National Occupational Qualification in Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) was developed with the full participation of the industry members such as Mercedes Benz, BMW SA, Volkswagen SA, Dawsons Training Academy, Artisan Training Institute, Automobile Association Technical College and Anglo Platinum. The development of this qualification will ensure that the training of Artisan learners will consistently produce Artisans that can fully function within all the sectors mentioned. Once qualified the mobility of Artisans between sectors will significantly be improved. A qualified Automotive Electrician will be competent in various areas including understanding electrical concepts and related circuit diagrams, use of hand tools and the work and safety procedures associated with working with batteries and auxiliary harnesses and also deal with installation, diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical systems.
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 result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry requirements: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and Physical or Engineering Science.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Diagnose and conduct fault finding activities on automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components/systems.
- Remove, repair and maintain automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components /systems.
- Install automotive electrical/electronic equipment and/or components/systems.
Qualification 97388 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) · NQF Level 4 (362 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 Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓0 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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