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Elementary Certificate: Non-woven Needlepunch Production Machine Operator

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SAQA ID119943
NQF Level2
Credits141
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers40

About this qualification

This is a 141-credit NQF Level 2 qualification in the OQSF and Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is focused on entry-level work involving the operation of machinery used in non-woven needlepunch production.

What this qualification may cover

  • The role of a non-woven needlepunch production machine operator
  • Machine operation within a manufacturing and assembly context
  • Production work involving non-woven needlepunch materials and equipment

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in practical, entry-level production work and operating manufacturing machinery, particularly in non-woven material production. It may also be relevant to learners exploring related machine-operator roles in manufacturing and processing environments.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to machine-operator careers such as Non-woven Needlepunch Production Machine Operator, Fibre Preparation Production Machine Operator, Coating Machine Operator, Braiding Machine Operator and Cable and Rope Splicing Machine Operator. The supplied career relationships are described as direct pathways, but the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any listed career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic operation of production machinery
  • Practical participation in manufacturing and assembly work
  • Working with non-woven needlepunch production equipment
  • Awareness of production-machine operating practices
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QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Non-woven Needlepunch Production Machine Operator
Quality Partner
FP&M SETA
NQF level
2
Credits
141
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Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Elementary Certificate: Non-woven Needlepunch Production Machine Operator
SAQA ID
119943
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
141
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP FPMSET
Registration end in source dataset
2027-11-22
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

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  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Ask the provider for the applicable admission requirements before applying.
  • Check how learning and assessment are conducted, including whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the provider’s programme is specifically linked to SAQA ID 119943.
  • Compare the qualification details, including the NQF level and 141-credit value, with the provider’s published information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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