Mechanical Engineering (Fitting and Machining)
Be in charge of maintenance and repair of equipment and develop your knowledge and learn how to manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery and other apparatuses.
- SAQA ID: 67375
- LEVEL: N2
Trade Skills Programme
Mechanical Engineering
(Fitting and Machining N1/N2)
Trade Centre entry on application.
Be in charge of maintenance and repair of equipment and develop your knowledge and learn how to manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery and other apparatuses.
QCTO Dual Qualification
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost
No Maths and Physical Science required.
- Full-time: 1 year
- Distance: 1 - 2 years
Why Choose the Programme?
As highly skilled craftspeople, Fitters and Turners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment. The more experienced Fitters and Turners can study plans and then manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery, vehicles, and other apparatuses. They are also able to set up the machinery to manufacture engineering products and repair or replace products.
Course Information
Grade 12 or equivalent
Berea Technical College is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is also accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). All examinations are set and administered by the DHET.
Upon completion, students will receive a DHET-issued Statement of Results for trade school entry, along with a QCTO Certificate in General Draughting
- Maintenance Fitter – Pay Estimate: +/- R150 000 to 500 000 per year
| 1st Year 1st Semester Subjects | Engineering Science N1 Engineering Drawing N1 Mathematics N1 Communication |
| 1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects | Engineering Science N2 Engineering Drawing N2 Mathematics N2 Fitting and Machining Theory N2 |
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Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Mechanical Engineering (Fitting and Machining) programme pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos, and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
Students may apply to accredited Trade Test Centres, using their results to access artisan training or undertake trade tests. Accredited centres include Coastal KZN TVET College, Durnacol Skills Hub, Technotrain Westmead, and Richards Bay Technical Training & Assessment Centre
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost.
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