Aircraft Composite Structures Worker
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About this qualification
This is an occupational qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield, focused on work involving composite structures used in aircraft and related aerospace manufacturing contexts. The qualification carries 120 credits. Its recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006, and its current SAQA status should be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in aircraft manufacturing, aerospace assembly, or working with composite structures may wish to investigate this qualification. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets any specific admission or employment requirement.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may be relevant to entry-level or developing work associated with aircraft composite-structure manufacturing and assembly. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration, or access to a particular occupation. Because the recorded registration period has ended, prospective learners should first confirm whether it remains available or has been replaced by another qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Working with aircraft composite structures
- Understanding manufacturing and assembly work in an aerospace context
- Supporting composite-structure assembly activities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Aircraft Composite Structures Worker
- SAQA ID
- 20834
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Aerospace Chamber
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current qualification documentation, including the curriculum, assessment arrangements, and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification information, credit value, NQF level, and registration details match official current records.