National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 2 national certificate in the Secondary Agriculture subfield, focused on the foundational role of an agricultural machinery technician. It carries 140 credits. The available record shows that its registration period ended on 18 October 2007, so its current availability and status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level technical work connected with agricultural machinery and the broader agricultural equipment environment. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should first confirm whether it is still available and recognised for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly associated in the available career mapping with Agricultural Technician and several machine technician occupations, including Continuous Stationery Printing Machine Technician, Monoblock Offset Machine Technician, Roll Label Machine Technician and Stationery Machine Technician. These relationships indicate possible occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment, trade status or professional registration. Because some mapped occupations appear unrelated to agricultural machinery, their relevance should be independently checked before relying on this qualification for a particular career plan.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational technical work related to agricultural machinery
- Basic understanding of agricultural machinery technician activities
- Entry-level preparation for working with agricultural equipment
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician
- SAQA ID
- 14891
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Secondary Agriculture
- Originator
- SGB SAP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2007-10-18
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, especially because the recorded registration period ended on 18 October 2007.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider what assessment arrangements apply, including any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification content and career relevance match the agricultural machinery role or other occupation being considered.
- Check whether any further qualifications, workplace experience or occupational requirements are expected for the intended job.
- Obtain up-to-date written information from the provider and relevant official sources before making financial or enrolment decisions.