National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 2 in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It relates to foundational operations in chemical manufacturing environments. The available record shows a registration end date of 3 December 2006, so its current availability should be confirmed before relying on it for enrolment or further study.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational chemical manufacturing operations and manufacturing or assembly environments might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current enrolment availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Manufacturing Operations Manager, Non Manufacturing Operations Foreman, Non Manufacturing Operations Manager, and Production or Operations Supervisor (Manufacturing), according to the listed career relationships. These relationships do not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into any role. Because the available record indicates a historical registration end date, readers should first verify whether the qualification can still be offered or recognised.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational knowledge of chemical manufacturing operations
- Awareness of manufacturing and assembly operations
- Understanding relevant to production and operations supervision activities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Chemical Manufacturing Operations
- SAQA ID
- 36156
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB Chem
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-12-03
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official source.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its approval remains valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm how the qualification will be recognised for your intended study or career plans, particularly given the recorded historical registration end date.