Occupational Certificate: Small Engine Mechanic
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Small Engine Mechanic is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 4 in Manufacturing and Assembly. It is intended to support preparation for work involving the servicing, maintenance and repair of small engines. The qualification carries 540 credits. Its registration end date is recorded as 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in practical mechanical work involving small engines, including those considering a pathway towards small engine mechanic work. Prospective learners should confirm the provider’s own admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the Small Engine Mechanic career and may support preparation for work in that field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or the ability to practise, and the qualification’s current registration and enrolment status should be verified.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Small-engine servicing and maintenance
- Mechanical fault identification and repair
- Practical mechanical work
- Use of workshop and repair processes
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Quality Partner
- MERSETA NAMB
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 540
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–4 of 4 matching provider organisations.
Fezamax Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Industries Education and Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 7, 2029
Nomagwanishe Investments CC
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Rauco Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Small Engine Mechanic
- SAQA ID
- 98813
- 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 and whether new enrolment is permitted, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that its offering is valid for the intended enrolment period.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment arrangements and whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 98813, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making payment.