Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on work as an air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic within the Manufacturing and Assembly field. It is a substantial qualification carrying 641 credits and is associated with the OQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a vocational pathway in air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission rules and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to refrigeration mechanics, including the approved direct pathway relationship to the Refrigeration Mechanic career. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanical skills
- Technical problem-solving in air-conditioning and refrigeration contexts
- Maintenance and repair-related skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- Quality Partner
- MERSETA NAMB
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 641
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–11 of 11 matching provider organisations.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Capricorn TVET College - Seshego Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
College of Cape Town - Pinelands Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2030
Denver Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2030
Ifihlile Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Industries Education and Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Raetech Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
SRN Specialised Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Services (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 19, 2029
Staruts Construction and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
West Coast TVET College – Atlantis Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 16, 2027
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
- SAQA ID
- 103277
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 641
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP MERSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-09-12
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before committing to study, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 12 September 2023 and requires verification.
- Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 103277 and NQF Level 4 match the programme being advertised.