Certificate: Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit NQF Level 3 certificate in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering, located in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is associated with City & Guilds International and relates broadly to foundational work involving telecommunications and electronics engineering.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in foundational electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing or assembly-related work. It may be relevant to individuals exploring technical support or progression towards more advanced study, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is identified as a direct pathway relationship to Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Assistant and Electronics Engineer roles. This indicates occupational relevance, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility to practise as an engineer. The level and content should be checked carefully against the requirements of any intended role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of electronics and telecommunications
- Awareness of manufacturing and assembly contexts
- Technical orientation relevant to electronics and telecommunications support work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 22939
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- City Guilds International
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-08-26
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making any application decision.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the advertised programme matches the official qualification details.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, workshop or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepted for the particular job, further-study or occupational pathway being considered.