A Fitter and Turner is responsible for fitting and assembling parts made from metal and other materials to make production machinery.

He lays out, positions and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, welds components using electricity or gas and installs or repairs equipment such as lead pipes, valves, floors and tank linings. They work from detailed drawings using hand and machine tools. Precise measuring is necessary. Their working environment can be very noisy, dirty or dangerous.

The field of engineering machining is characterized 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 specialized 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.

It is assumed that candidates embarking on learning towards this qualification are in possession of a minimum

Grade 9

Grade 12 gives you an added advantage with the employer

Or

N2 Technical qualification

• Introduction to the fitting and turning trade
• Workplace health, safety and environmental protection

• Freehand drawing
• Code of practice for engineering drawing (symbols and abbreviations)
• Drawing instruments and equipment
• Dimensioning methods
• Isometric drawings
• Assembly and detailed drawings

• Engineering tools and equipment
• Types and applications of screw threads
• Types and function of locking devices and fasteners

• Engineering materials
• Principles, equipment & methods of arc welding, gas cutting, brazing & silver soldering

• Static and dynamic seals and gaskets
• Types and application of valves
• Types and application of pumps
• Types and functions of conveyors

• Rigging (slings, block and tackle, chain block, steel ropes)
• Rigging concepts
• Loads selection and limitations

• Drives (direct and indirect)
• Terminology of drives
• Functions and working principle of drives

• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of gearboxes
• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of clutches
• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of brakes

• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of lubrication systems
• Types and application of bearings

• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of hydraulic systems
• Mechanical working principles, types and applications of pneumatic system

• Diagnostic equipment
• Diagnostic techniques
• Diagnostic testing

• Principles, methods and techniques of fabrication
• Principles, methods and techniques of machining work pieces with a centre lathe
• Principles, methods and techniques of machining work pieces with a milling machine
• Types and working principles of pedestal grinding machine
• Principles, methods and techniques of machining work pieces with surface and cylindrical grinding machines