Certificate: Mine Health and Safety
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About this qualification
The Certificate: Mine Health and Safety is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Fabrication and Extraction subfield. It is focused on the health and safety context of mining and extraction activities, rather than being presented as a guarantee of employment or professional appointment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in health and safety within mining or extraction environments, or by those seeking a qualification aligned with this specialised sector. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development towards work-related responsibilities involving mine health and safety, depending on the learner’s experience, additional requirements and employer expectations. No specific related careers were mapped for this qualification, and completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Awareness of health and safety considerations in mining and extraction environments
- Understanding of the importance of managing health and safety in a mine-related context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Mine Health and Safety
- SAQA ID
- 16094
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Fabrication and Extraction
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended intake.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based participation or experience is required.
- Confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment and that the advertised qualification details match the official records.