National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing Processes
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 2 national certificate focused on manufacturing processes in the clothing, textile, footwear and leather industries. It sits within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and relates to practical production environments and factory-based work.
What this qualification may cover
- Manufacturing and assembly processes across clothing, textiles, footwear and leather goods
- Production processes involving clothing, textile, footwear and leather materials
- Foundational exposure to manufacturing process control, production machinery and factory production environments
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in practical, entry-level work in clothing, textile, footwear or leather manufacturing may consider this qualification. It may also suit learners who want a foundation related to production operations, machine-based manufacturing or process control, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Clothing, Textile and Footwear Manufacturing Process Control Technician; Clothing, Textile and Leather Goods Production Operator; Footwear and Leather Factory Worker; Integrated Manufacturing Line Process Control Technician; Textile and Footwear Manufacturing Machine Minder; Textile, Clothing and Footwear Factory Worker; Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather Processing Machine Mechanic; and Textile, Leather and Related Materials Handicraft Worker. These relationships indicate possible occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufacturing processes
- Participation in production-line and factory-based manufacturing work
- Basic awareness of production process control
- Use or operation of manufacturing machinery and equipment
- Awareness of manufacturing and assembly practices
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing Processes
- SAQA ID
- 58227
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB CTFL
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling. The available registration information shows an end date of 30 June 2023, but its current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Ask the provider to confirm the admission requirements and any documentation needed.
- Check how learning and assessment will be conducted, including whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 58227, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s current offering.
- Ask whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any transition or replacement qualification applies.