Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
Install, maintain and repair industrial machinery such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and compressors.
Occupational Certificate (Trade)
94021
NQF Level 4
410
3 years
QCTO
About the qualification
Programme overview
Mechanical fitters keep industry running. This Occupational Certificate teaches you to assemble, install, align, maintain and repair mechanical equipment used in factories, mines and plants.
Through workshop practice and workplace exposure you develop fault-finding and precision-fitting skills, and prepare for the national trade test.
What you will learn
- Install and align pumps, gearboxes and drives
- Perform planned and breakdown maintenance
- Read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring tools
- Diagnose mechanical faults safely
Career opportunities
- Qualified mechanical fitter
- Maintenance fitter (mining, manufacturing)
- Plant technician
- Field service technician
Entry requirements
- Grade 9 to 12 or NQF Level 1 with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy)
- Certified copy of ID / Passport
- Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
- Latest academic results / certificate
Fees
- Registration fee: R1000
- Deposit: R5000 (includes student card, course and study material, and formative & summative assessments, excluding trade test costs)
- Monthly instalment: R3000
- Duration: 3 years
How to apply
1. Choose your programme
Select the programme that suits your career goals.
2. Submit your application
Apply online or visit our Braamfontein campus with the required documents.
3. Assessment & enrolment
We assess your application and confirm your enrolment.
4. Start your journey
Attend orientation and start your path to success.
Admissions open · 2027 intake
Occupational Certificate: Mechanical Fitter
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate (Trade)
- SAQA ID: 94021
- Level: NQF Level 4
- Credits: 410
- Duration: 3 years
- Entry requirement: Grade 9 to 12 or NQF Level 1 with Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy)
- Accreditation: QCTO
- Fees: R1000 registration, R5000 deposit (includes student card, study material and formative & summative assessments, excluding trade test costs), then R3000 per month
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