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Occupational Certificate: Railway Signalling Maintenance Mechanician

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SAQA ID119443
NQF Level4
Credits555
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Railway Signalling Maintenance Mechanician is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in Engineering and Related Design. It is focused on the maintenance-related work associated with railway signalling and carries 555 credits. The qualification was originated by DQP TETA.

What this qualification may cover

  • Railway signalling maintenance
  • The maintenance role of a railway signalling mechanician
  • Engineering and related design in a railway signalling context

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in occupational work involving railway signalling maintenance and related engineering activities might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective learners should confirm the provider’s published requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to railway signalling maintenance. No approved related-career mappings were supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Railway signalling maintenance skills
  • Practical skills associated with mechanician work in a railway signalling environment
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QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Railway Signalling Maintenance Mechanician
Quality Partner
TETA
NQF level
4
Credits
555
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 Maintenance Mechanician
SAQA ID
119443
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
555
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 before enrolling, as the supplied record requires verification and does not confirm current status.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 119443, NQF level, credit value and registration information in the provider’s current documentation.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.