MSC Artisan Academy is accredited to assist candidates towards qualifying a trade tested artisan through the following routes:
- Legacy Trade Modules (apprenticeship)
- Occupational Certifcate (apprenticeship)
- Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)
QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS & TRADES
ENGINEERING
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | |
OC: Millwright | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 97585 (credits: 697) OC: Electrician | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 91761 (credits: 360) OC: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician | NQF 5 | SAQA ID – 99447 (credits: 344) OC: Mechanical Fitter | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94021 (credits: 410) OC: Fitter & Turner | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94020 (credits: 548) OC: Welder | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94100 (credits: 373) |
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CIVIL
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | |
OC: Plumber | NQF 4 | SAQA 1D – 91782 (credits: 360) OC: Hot Water System Installer (Solar Water Installer) | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94619 | (credits: 67) |
GENERAL
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | |
OC: Service Station Attendant | NQF 2 | SAQA ID – 99708 | Credits: 28 |
DECENTRALISED TRADE TEST & ARPL CENTRES (NAMB)
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE (EISA) | |
Millwright | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 97585 | credits: 697 Electrician | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 91761 | credits: 360 Mechanical Fitter | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94021 | credits: 410 Fitter & Turner | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94020 | credits: 548 Welder | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 94100 | credits: 373 Plumber | NQF 4 | SAQA ID – 91782 | credits: 360 |
SKILLS PROGRAMME
Qualification Title | NQF | SAQA ID | Credits | Accreditation |
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SP: Shielded Metal Arc Welder | 2 | SP-191208 | 40 | QCTO |
SP: Plumbing Hand | 3 | SP-210403 | 49 | QCTO |
SP: Assistant Handyperson | 3 | SP-210501 | 82 | QCTO |
SP: Coded Welder | 4 | SP-210402 | 96 | QCTO |
SP: Hot-and Cold-Water System Installer | 4 | SP-211004 | 93 | QCTO |
SP: Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer | 2 | SP-191201 | 49 | QCTO |
RENEWABLE ENERGY
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | |
OC: Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician NQF 5 SAQA ID: 99447 (credits: 344) |
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE (Trade) – QCTO
QUALIFICATION (Trade) | NQF Level | ETQA | CAMPUS |
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Occupational Certificate: Electrician | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Occupational Certificate: Millwright | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Occupational Certificate: Fitter | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Occupational Certificate: Welder | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Occupational Certificate: Fitter & Turner | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Occupational Certificate: Plumber | NQF 4 | QCTO | East London (Eastern Cape) |
DECENTRALISED TRADE TESTING (NAMB)
MSC Artisan Academy is an fully accredited Trade Test and ARPL Centre with NAMB in the following trades (Legacy as well as Occupational):
TRADE | NQF Level | ETQA | CAMPUS |
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Electrician (Construction) | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Electrician (Engineering) | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Fitter | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Fitter & Turner | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Welder | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Plumber | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
ARTISAN RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (ARPL)
TRADE | NQF Level | ETQA | CAMPUS |
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Electrician (Construction) | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Electrician (Engineering) | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Fitter | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Fitter & Turner | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Welder | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
Plumber | NQF 4 | NAMB | East London (Eastern Cape) |
ACCREDITATION
The MSC Artisan Academy (Pty) Ltd is a registered private company Reg. No: 2010/005795/07 and is accredited with the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) as a Skills Development Provider (SDP1222/18/00315-900) with programmes approvals from merSETA, EWSETA, CETA; CHIETA and TETA.
MSC Artisan Academy is also affiliated with professional bodies IOPSA, PERB, ECASA, SAPVIA, MQA & AgriSETA through active engagements.















