Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 4 focused on metal machining in an automotive manufacturing context. It is associated with the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and carries 540 credits. The qualification is intended to relate to practical work involving the machining of metal components for automotive applications.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in metal machining, automotive manufacturing and practical production work may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to individuals who want to develop toward the work associated with a metal machinist, subject to the applicable admission and workplace conditions.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to the Metal Machinist occupation through its focus on metal machining in an automotive context. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into this occupation. Because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and current status requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether new enrolment is permitted before proceeding.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Metal machining
- Automotive machining
- Practical manufacturing and assembly work
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
- Quality Partner
- MERSETA NAMB
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 540
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–9 of 9 matching provider organisations.
ATI
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 27, 2028
Colliery Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029
Metric Automotive Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2027
Metro Minds
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2030
PPC Sure Academy Technical skills Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 19, 2028
Rauco Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Shukela Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 4, 2027
Technotrain
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 17, 2029
UMFOLOZI TVET COLLEGE - Mandeni campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 15, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Metal Machinist (Automotive Machinist)
- SAQA ID
- 96398
- 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 enrolment is currently permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that apply.
- Compare the qualification details, including the SAQA ID 96398, with the provider’s information before making a payment or enrolling.