What is Mechanical Fitter And Turner?
The courses presented at Northlink College are career-orientated to bridge the gap between the workshop and the world of work with the least disruption at the end of the training period. Students who attend the simulated training are expected to wear the required safety attire (Helmet, Safety Shoes, and overall) at all times.
The Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT) is the first stage in your career path that will allow the student to attain artisan status by successfully completing a trade test, after the prescribed work-based (on-site) experience.
Mechanical Fitter And Turner At Northlink TVET College
Where you can work
As a Fitter and Turner, there are a variety of environments you can work in:
- Engineering Organisations
- Industrial Plants
- Government Departments
- Iron and Steel Plants
- Independent Contractor
Required Qualification/s
A National Diploma, Diploma, or Higher Certificate are all acceptable qualifications. However, some companies do accept a grade 9 high school certificate but most generally require one of the three mentioned qualifications. Experience is also required in this career.
Required Skills
You will need to have the following skills to succeed as a Fitter and Turner:
- Excellent accuracy
- Good at working with your hands
- Mathematically minded
- Mechanical
- Interpersonal
- Team worker