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Occupational Certificate: Railway Signalling Installer

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SAQA ID119665
NQF Level3
Credits136
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This Occupational Certificate is focused on preparing learners for work involving the installation of railway signalling equipment and systems. It is an NQF Level 3 qualification in Engineering and Related Design, with 136 credits, and was developed for the transport and rail-related occupational context.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in practical engineering work in the railway sector, particularly the installation side of railway signalling. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider's admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to railway signalling installation and may provide a direct pathway towards the role of Railway Signal Operator, according to the listed career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic railway signalling installation skills
  • Practical engineering and related design skills
  • Working with railway signalling equipment and systems
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

1 active accredited provider organisation

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

QCTO qualification
Railway Signalling installer
Quality Partner
TETA
NQF level
3
Credits
136

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

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QCTO Active

Ngunikazi Concepts

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP080525101812

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 5, 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: Railway Signalling Installer
SAQA ID
119665
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
136
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 its status requires confirmation and a recorded registration-end date is 4 August 2027.
  • 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 process and whether workplace-based learning, practical training or other workplace requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 119665, NQF level and credit value 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.