Occupational Certificate: Tooling Machinist
Use lathes, milling machines and precision tools to produce accurate components and tooling.
Occupational Certificate (Trade)
103142
NQF Level 5
457
3 years
QCTO
About the qualification
Programme overview
Machinists produce the precision parts that machines depend on. This Occupational Certificate develops your skills in setting up and operating lathes, milling and drilling machines, reading technical drawings and measuring to fine tolerances.
Practical workshop training prepares you for the national trade test.
What you will learn
- Set up and operate lathes and milling machines
- Read technical drawings and tolerances
- Measure with precision instruments
- Produce and finish machined components
Career opportunities
- Machinist / turner
- Tool and die workshop assistant
- Manufacturing and engineering workshops
- Maintenance workshop
Entry requirements
- NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and Science, or N3 Engineering Studies with Mathematics and Engineering Science
- 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: Tooling Machinist
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate (Trade)
- SAQA ID: 103142
- Level: NQF Level 5
- Credits: 457
- Duration: 3 years
- Entry requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and Science, or N3 Engineering Studies with Mathematics and Engineering Science
- 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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