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Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner
NQF Level: NQF Level 04
Minimum Credits: 548
Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to fabricate metal parts, fit, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components, sub-assemblies and machines.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools.
- Perform engineering maintenance on mechanical components, subassemblies and machines.
- Repair, install and commission subassemblies and machines.
- Machine mechanical components using machining tools and equipment.
Rationale:
The field of engineering fitting is characterised by the provision of engineering maintenance, repair and installation services and support in a variety of industries. The equipment requiring such service and support ranges from sophisticated equipment to antiquated single station machines. People working in the mechanical engineering field require specialised technical skills and knowledge, as well as highly developed hand skills in order to meet the mechanical engineering requirements of diverse industries.
The field of engineering machining is characterised by work-to-order, low volume manufacture of components using different machining methods for use in a variety of industries. People working in the engineering machining field require specialised technical skills and knowledge, as well as highly developed hand skills in order to adapt to and meet the requirements of the constantly changing products that must be manufactured.
The primary focus of this qualification is to develop the ability to produce components of some complexity using a variety of machining methods and the ability to fault find, dismantle, maintain, repair and install complex mechanical assemblies and diagnose and repair equipment and machinery during production/operation. Hand skills play a large role in this qualification.
Qualifying learners will be able to maintain and support the various policies and procedures related to the safety, health, environment and quality systems that govern their workplace.
Vertical progression opportunities are commonly related to supervisory or foreman positions that do not require further formal qualifications related to fitting and turning.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
- Apply hand skills to fabricate mechanical components using engineering tools.
- Perform engineering maintenance on mechanical components, subassemblies and machines.
- Repair, install and commission subassemblies and machines.
- Machine mechanical components using machining tools and equipment.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
This qualification articulates with qualifications (currently under development) within the mechanical trades related to the following occupations:
- The qualification articulates horizontally with the following, at NQF Level 4:
Automotive Machinist.
Metal Machinist. - The qualification articulates vertically with the following at NQF Level 5:
Engineering Studies N4, NQF Level 5.