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Occupational Certificate: Railway Signalling Fault Finder and Maintainer

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SAQA ID119442
NQF Level4
Credits366
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This NQF Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on identifying faults in railway signalling systems and carrying out related maintenance work. It sits within Engineering and Related Design and is registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework, but its current registration status should be verified before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in technical railway operations, railway signalling maintenance and practical fault-finding work. It should be viewed as guidance about possible suitability, not as an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may help prepare learners for work involving railway signalling fault finding and maintenance. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to a particular occupation, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Railway signalling fault finding
  • Maintenance of railway signalling systems
  • Technical problem-solving in an engineering context
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Railway Signalling Fault Finder and Maintainer
Quality Partner
TETA
NQF level
4
Credits
366
No active valid provider organisations match these filters. Try clearing a filter or verify current accreditation directly with QCTO.
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: Railway Signalling Fault Finder and Maintainer
SAQA ID
119442
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
366
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP TETA
Registration end in source dataset
2027-08-04
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, as the available status information requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited 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 or practical experience is required.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 119442 and NQF level 4 match the programme being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.