Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic is a Level 4 occupational qualification focused on preparing learners for work involving heavy equipment mechanics. It carries 540 credits and falls within Manufacturing and Assembly. The available registration information shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023, so its current status should be confirmed before applying.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing a career related to maintaining, repairing or servicing heavy equipment. Prospective learners should confirm that their interests, background and circumstances align with the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the Heavy Equipment Mechanic career and may support preparation for work in that occupation. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available registration information includes an end date of 30 June 2023 and current status has not been confirmed, prospective learners should verify whether it is available for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Heavy equipment mechanical maintenance
- Heavy equipment fault-finding and repair
- Mechanical servicing skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Quality Partner
- MERSETA NAMB
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 540
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–17 of 17 matching provider organisations.
Rustenburg Platinum Mines
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 19, 2028
Signa Artisans In Motion
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 7, 2029
Siyakhulisa Skills Academy (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2026
Trollope Mining Services (2000) (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029
Vocational Training Authority (VTA)
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- SAQA ID
- 97582
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 540
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP MERSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning, practical training or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 97582, NQF level and credit value against current official information.
- Check whether the qualification suits your intended heavy equipment mechanic career direction.