Power Industry with the Millwright Trade at ATI
At ATI, we prepare future millwrights to install, maintain, and repair the machinery that drives manufacturing, mining, and heavy industry. Our training blends practical, hands-on learning with deep technical expertise, equipping you to work with precision on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
From assembling massive machines to troubleshooting complex equipment, you’ll develop the versatility and skill that keep industries moving. At ATI, every machine you service and every system you perfect is a step toward a career built on strength, precision, and reliability.
Qualification purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Millwright. A Millwright installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and
repairs stationary industrial machinery in production and manufacturing environments. A qualified learner will be able to:
- Fit, adjust, and maintain industrial machinery.
- Diagnose, find, and repair faults in industrial machinery
- Install, test and commission industrial machinery.
Foundational Learning Competence (SAQA Minimum Entry Level)
NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics.
Trade test requirements
Learner should have passed:
- N2 Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial, Electronics, Electrical Trade Theory, Fitting & Machining Trade Theory
- N2 Certificate including the four relevant subjects of maths, engineering science and a fourth subject as required by the
trade: or
- Technical trade theory programs quality assured by a SETA deemed to be equivalent to NQF level 3 (N2); or
- Relevant Engineering NCV Certificate with seven subjects at NQF level 3; or
- Technical Grade 11 with Maths, Science, Language, and related trade theory subject; or
- Relevant (directly related to the trade theory subjects) N6 certificate or National Technical Diploma (T, S or N stream.)
In addition to the above-mentioned minimum educational qualification the applicant must also have:
- Successfully completed all off the job practical training unit standards (in the case of learnerships) or modules (in the case
of an apprenticeship) of an artisan learning program at an accredited training provider as verifiable by training records
(logbook).
- Satisfied the requirements of the structured workplace, on the job, learning for a minimum period of 12 months verifiable
through a workplace learning record (e.g. logbook) unless any other workplace period has been contractually specified before the date of publication of this Regulation.
Note: A Logbook is a record of all training the learner has received, contributing to their portfolio of evidence.
Skills obtained as outcomes
- Fit, adjust, and maintain industrial machinery
- Diagnose, find, and repair faults in industrial machinery
- Install, test and commission industrial machinery
Qualification outcome
Qualified Millwright (Red seal)
Types of jobs pertaining to the trade
- Entrepreneur / Contractor
- As an employee in any of the industries listed
Industries where they can work if qualified
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Civil
- Agriculture
- Anywhere that fitting and electrical tasks are required to be completed.
Approximate trade duration
Off the job practical training.
- Phase 1 – Duration – 25 Weeks
- Phase 2 – Duration – 24 Weeks
- Phase 3 – Duration – 16 Weeks
- Phase 4 – Duration – 4 Weeks (Revision and Trade Test)
Workplace (on the job) experience
- 18 – 24 months. Registered learner with a SETA.
- 3 years ARPL route.
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