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Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearms Maintenance

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SAQA ID49739
NQF Level4
Credits130
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This NQF Level 4 qualification relates to the maintenance of firearms within the Safety in Society field. It is intended to reflect learning connected with maintaining firearms, but its current availability and registration status should be verified before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing knowledge related to firearms maintenance and safety in society might consider this qualification. Suitability should be assessed against the provider’s published requirements and the learner’s intended work or study pathway.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work or further learning related to firearms maintenance, subject to the requirements of employers, providers and any applicable authorities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or permission to work with firearms.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational firearms maintenance awareness
  • Safety-conscious attention to firearms maintenance tasks

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Further Education and Training Certificate: Firearms Maintenance
SAQA ID
49739
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
130
Field
8
Subfield
Safety in Society
Originator
SGB COWEMA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023 and current status requires verification.
  • 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 about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is still open for new enrolment and whether any applicable legal or workplace permissions are required.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.