Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID93625
NQF Level4
Credits520
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for metal machining-related work. The available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023, and current registration has not been confirmed.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in metal machining and manufacturing-related work may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The supplied career relationship identifies Metal Machinist as a direct pathway. This means the qualification is relevant to that type of work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to a job.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Metal machining-related skills
  • Manufacturing and assembly-related skills
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

12 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Metal Machinist
Quality Partner
MERSETA NAMB
NQF level
4
Credits
520

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–12 of 12 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

ALPHA Technical Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation no: 04-QCTO/SDP250623165327

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 25, 2028

QCTO Active

Artisan Training Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Shepstone · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP241023090210

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 5, 2028

QCTO Active

ATI

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kimberly · Northern Cape

Accreditation no: 03-QCTO/SDP200923132302

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2028

QCTO Active

Eastcape Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP290424215425

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029

QCTO Active

FLSmidth

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kempton Park · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP040625142738

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Gijima Holdings

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Middelburg · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP070722160400

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 6, 2027

QCTO Active

Hamba Nathi Enterprise (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Germiston · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP030825142443 | 07-QCTO/SDP090925215644

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030

QCTO Active

HDM Productions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Secunda · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP171125201245

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

MCD Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Meyerton · Gauteng | Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP020922085544 | 07-QCTO/SDP210825154338

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Petro SA

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mossel Bay · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP050824152313

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 31, 2029

QCTO Active

Sasol South Africa Limited Secunda Maintenance Academy

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Secunda · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/AC-TTC080925110304

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030

QCTO Active

Umfolozi College - Mandeni Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mandeni · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP120325081947

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist
SAQA ID
93625
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
520
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP MERSET
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Ask the provider for the applicable admission requirements.
  • Confirm how learning and assessment are conducted, including whether workplace-based learning or practical assessment requirements apply.
  • Check that the provider’s offering matches the SAQA qualification identified by SAQA ID 93625.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.