TECH – OC - Fitter & Turner Training Centre
Occupational Certificates - Fitter and Turner Training Centre
The Fitter & Turner Training qualification equips learners to excel as skilled professionals in industries across mechanical engineering. Through comprehensive training, students will acquire the precision engineering expertise needed to fabricate, fit, assemble, maintain, and repair of mechanical components and machines. This Fitter & Turner Training Course includes hands-on training in machining and engineering maintenance developing the ability to produce complex components, perform fault-finding, and execute repairs in diverse industrial settings that meet industry standards for safety and quality. Become a qualified fitter & turner at KYB training centre.
Programme Structure
Phase 1
KYB Academy’s Technical Campus - Knowledge (KM) and Practical Modules (PM)
Integrates various components such as classroom sessions, introductory safety workshops, and foundational theoretical modules to establish a strong educational base. As students progress, they engage in advanced practical workshops, collaborative group projects, and individual assignments designed to enhance their expertise and deepen their understanding. The initial months focuses on core trade principles, basic concepts, and essential safety practices, whereafter students advance to developing in-depth technical skills, mastering problem-solving strategies, and applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.Phase 2
Workplace Approved Host Company - Work-Integrated-Learning Logbook
Emphasizes the extensive hands-on experiences, complex projects, and the integration of theoretical and practical skills within the workplace. This focuses on furthering the development of the students skills by mastering advanced techniques, solving real-world problems, and preparing for certification.Phase 3
KYB Academy’s Technical Campus – Gap Analysis Assessment and Final External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA Trade Test)
Assesses the hands-on practical experience through complex scenarios and integrating theoretical with practical skills. It focuses on assessing the advanced techniques and real-world problem-solving abilities to achieve certification as a Qualified Artisan.Outcome: Graduates of the Fitter & Turner Training Course / programme will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as competent Artisans in their chosen trade. They will possess a strong foundation in technical skills, practical experience, and problem-solving abilities, aligning with both national and international standards. This structured approach ensures that students gain a comprehensive education, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and preparing them for a successful career in the technical trades. Become a qualified artisan at our Fitter & Turner Training Centre.
SAQA ID: 94020
NQF: Level 4
Credits: 548 (KM-106, PM-122, WIL-320)
- Phase 1: 13 Months
- Phase 2: 20 Months
- Phase 3: 3 Months (subject to Gap Analysis Assessment)
Accreditation: 06-QCTO/SDP150124204130
Annual Intake: Dates will be confirmed after enrolment.
- 1st Intake: January / February
- 2nd Intake: June / July
Entry Requirements:
- NQF: Level 1 (Gr9) with 50% in Mathematics and Science subject to a KYB Assessment, or
- NQF: Level 2 (Gr10) with 40% Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics,
- 16 Years of Age, and
- RSA ID or Passport with a study permit
Included:
- Fully equipped Trade specific Toolbox
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE set)
- 2 x KYB Branded Overalls
- 2 x KYB Branded T-Shirt/Golfer
- 1 x KYB Branded Jacket/Hoodie
- 1 x pair Safety Shoes
- 1 x pair Safety Goggles
- 2 x pairs Safety Gloves
- Training Material and Consumables
- Microsoft A1 Assigned Licence
- Lunch during Phase 1
Fitter and Turner Training Centre - For Practical Artisan Skills
Choosing the right Fitter and Turner Training Centre can shape your future in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. At KYB Academy, our Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner course is designed for learners who want practical trade skills, structured workplace exposure, and a clear route towards becoming a qualified artisan.
This Fitter and Turner Training Centre develops the technical knowledge and hands-on ability needed to fabricate, fit, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components and machines. Learners are trained in precision engineering, machining, engineering maintenance, fault-finding, safety practices and quality workmanship, giving them a strong foundation for real industrial work.
Build a Career in Mechanical Engineering and Precision Machining
Fitter and turner skills are used across many sectors in South Africa, including manufacturing, mining, engineering workshops, power generation, petrochemical plants, food production facilities, transport, maintenance companies and general industrial services.
A qualified fitter and turner may work with machinery, pumps, shafts, bearings, gear systems, production equipment, metal components, workshop tools and precision measuring instruments. The trade suits people who enjoy working with their hands, solving mechanical problems, reading technical drawings, and producing accurate components that need to fit and function correctly.
For school leavers and young adults looking for a practical career, fitter and turner training offers more than classroom learning. It gives learners a trade pathway linked to workplace skills, mechanical problem-solving and long-term employment potential.
Career Opportunities After Completing Fitter & Turner Training
After completing the Fitter and Turner Training Centre and meeting all assessment requirements, learners can pursue opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, engineering workshops, plant maintenance, production facilities, metal fabrication, automotive engineering and mechanical repair.
Possible career paths include artisan fitter and turner, maintenance fitter, machine shop assistant, workshop technician, production maintenance artisan or fitting and turning assistant. With experience, qualified artisans may also move into supervisory roles, specialised machining, maintenance planning or independent workshop services.
Who Is This Fitter & Turner Course For?
This Fitter and Turner Training Centre is suited to learners who enjoy practical work, mechanical systems, tools, machines and problem-solving. It is a good choice for school leavers and young adults who want to build a career in mechanical engineering, machining, maintenance or industrial production.
Learners who are comfortable with measurements, technical drawings, workshop equipment and safety procedures will find this course a strong fit. A fitter and turner career requires accuracy, patience and discipline, which is why KYB Academy combines theory, practical workshop training and workplace-integrated learning.
What You Will Learn During our Fitter and Turner Training Centre
KYB Academy’s Fitter and Turner Training Centre combines knowledge modules, practical training and workplace learning. The programme is structured to help learners build their skills step by step, from basic trade principles to advanced workplace application.
Our Fitter and Turner Training Course covers key areas such as:
- Mechanical fitting, assembly and repair
- Machining and precision component production
- Fault-finding on mechanical systems
- Safe workshop practice and use of PPE
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Use of measuring tools and workshop equipment
- Engineering maintenance and quality control
- Practical problem-solving in industrial settings
The goal is to prepare learners for real trade environments where accuracy, safety, discipline and technical confidence matter every day.
Programme Structure at KYB Academy
The Fitter and Turner Training Centre follows a structured three-phase approach.
Phase 1: KYB Academy Technical Campus
During Phase 1, learners complete Knowledge Modules and Practical Modules at KYB Academy’s Technical Campus. This stage includes classroom sessions, safety workshops, foundational theory and practical workshop training. Learners start with core trade principles before moving into more advanced practical work, technical tasks and applied problem-solving.
This phase runs for 13 months and forms the base of the learner’s technical development.
Phase 2: Workplace-Integrated Learning
Phase 2 takes place at an approved host company. Learners complete workplace-integrated learning and build their logbook through hands-on exposure in a real working environment.
This stage helps learners apply classroom and workshop knowledge to real mechanical tasks, industrial maintenance work, repairs, fitting, machining, fault-finding and workplace projects. Phase 2 runs for 20 months and gives learners the practical experience needed before final assessment.
Phase 3: Gap Analysis and EISA Trade Test
Phase 3 takes place at KYB Academy’s Technical Campus and includes a Gap Analysis Assessment and the Final External Integrated Summative Assessment, also known as the EISA Trade Test. This stage assesses whether the learner can combine theory, practical skill and workplace experience to perform as a competent artisan.
Phase 3 runs for 3 months, subject to the Gap Analysis Assessment.
Recognised Occupational Certificate
The KYB Academy Fitter & Turner programme is an Occupational Certificate with SAQA ID 94020. It is registered at NQF Level 4 and carries 548 credits, made up of Knowledge Modules, Practical Modules and Workplace-Integrated Learning.
The course details are:
SAQA ID: 94020
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 548
Accreditation: 06-QCTO/SDP150124204130
Annual Intake: January / February and June / July, with dates confirmed after enrolment
This structured training route supports learners who want to become qualified artisans and enter the workforce with a recognised trade qualification.
Entry Requirements for the Fitter and Turner Training Centre
Learners who want to enrol must meet the entry requirements for the programme. These include either NQF Level 1, Grade 9, with 50% in Mathematics and Science, subject to a KYB Assessment, or NQF Level 2, Grade 10, with 40% in Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics.
Applicants must also be at least 16 years old and must have a South African ID or a passport with a valid study permit.
What Is Included with the Course
KYB Academy includes the practical items learners need during training. This supports safety, readiness and a professional training experience from the start.
Included items are:
- Fully equipped trade-specific toolbox
- Personal Protective Equipment set
- 2 KYB branded overalls
- 2 KYB branded T-shirts or golfers
- 1 KYB branded jacket or hoodie
- Safety Shoes
- Safety goggles
- Safety gloves
- Training material and consumables
- Microsoft A1 assigned licence
- Lunch during Phase 1
Why Choose KYB Academy as Your Fitter and Turner Training Centre?
KYB Academy focuses on employability, practical learning and artisan development. Learners are not only taught theory; they spend time in workshops, complete practical tasks and gain workplace exposure through approved host companies.
This balance between classroom learning, hands-on training and work-integrated learning helps learners build confidence before entering the trade. The course is also structured around safety, quality, discipline and the type of practical thinking needed in mechanical engineering environments.
For learners serious about becoming qualified artisans, KYB Academy offers a focused Fitter and Turner Training Centre where technical skills are developed with purpose.
Enrol for Fitter & Turner Training at KYB Academy
If you want a trade career in mechanical fitting, turning, machining or engineering maintenance, the KYB Academy Fitter and Turner Training Centre is a strong starting point. The programme gives you practical workshop exposure, workplace learning and a structured route towards becoming a qualified artisan.
Contact KYB Academy to ask about the next intake, entry requirements and enrolment process. Take the next step towards a skilled trade career with a Fitter and Turner Training Centre focused on real employability.
