Further Education and Training Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing (Seamless Hot-Finished OR Welded OR Cold-Formed)
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About this qualification
This Further Education and Training Certificate is an NQF level 4 qualification in Manufacturing and Assembly focused on the production of steel tubes and pipes. It covers one of three manufacturing routes named in the qualification: seamless hot-finished, welded, or cold-formed production. The qualification carries 159 credits.
What this qualification may cover
- Steel tube and pipe manufacturing
- Seamless hot-finished steel tube and pipe production
- Welded steel tube and pipe production
- Cold-formed steel tube and pipe production
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation for work or further learning in steel tube and pipe manufacturing and related manufacturing environments might consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an indication that a person meets a particular employer's admission or appointment requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for further exploration of manufacturing roles related to steel tube and pipe production. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, or eligibility for a specific occupation. Because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2012 and current status requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment or achievement before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Awareness of steel tube and pipe manufacturing processes
- Understanding of alternative steel tube and pipe production routes
- Foundational manufacturing knowledge in the steel products environment
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing (Seamless Hot-Finished OR Welded OR Cold-Formed)
- SAQA ID
- 49403
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 159
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB MAP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2012-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or an appropriately authorised provider.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or access to a manufacturing workplace is required.
- Confirm that the qualification pathway selected matches the intended manufacturing route: seamless hot-finished, welded, or cold-formed.