Occupational Certificate: Pipe Fitter
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Pipe Fitter is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for work related to pipe fitting and has 581 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in pipe fitting, manufacturing and assembly work, particularly those seeking an occupational route into the pipe-fitting field. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements confirmed by an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work as a Pipe Fitter, which is listed as a direct pathway relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career. The supplied evidence indicates a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, so prospective learners should verify whether it remains available before making an enrolment decision.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Pipe-fitting skills
- Practical manufacturing and assembly skills
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Pipe fitter
- Quality Partner
- MERSETA NAMB
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 581
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–8 of 8 matching provider organisations.
Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 27, 2028
MOPANI TVET COLLEGE - Sir Val Duncan Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
New Age Engineering Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 23, 2028
SEIFSA Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 4, 2028
Seitaodi Trading CC
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2029
West Coast TVET College – Vredenburg Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030
Wilbat Projects 148
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Pipe Fitter
- SAQA ID
- 99255
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 581
- 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 directly before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether you meet them.
- Ask the provider about the assessment process and any workplace-based or practical requirements.
- Confirm whether new enrolments are permitted, given the supplied registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023.