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Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor

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SAQA ID120665
NQF Level3
Credits169
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor is an occupational qualification at NQF Level 3 in the OQSF, within Manufacturing and Assembly. It is focused broadly on work associated with processing surface coatings and carries 169 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in occupational work involving surface coatings within the manufacturing and assembly environment. Suitability should be assessed against the provider’s stated admission and learning requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to surface coatings processing in manufacturing and assembly settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular occupation. No approved related careers were supplied for this qualification.

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Surface Coatings Processor 
Quality Partner
CHIETA
NQF level
3
Credits
169
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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
Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Surface Coatings Processor
SAQA ID
120665
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
169
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP CHIETA
Registration end in source dataset
2028-03-08
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 before enrolling, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 8 March 2028.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification and that the offering is linked to the correct SAQA qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements before committing.
  • Ask the provider to explain the qualification structure, delivery method, expected workload and how the 169 credits will be completed.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 120665 and NQF Level 3 match the programme being advertised.
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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