National Certificate: Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Support
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5 National Certificate focused on support work associated with communications, navigation and surveillance systems. It carries 161 credits and falls within the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF) and the Physical Sciences subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in technical support related to communications, navigation and surveillance environments might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for technical support-related work involving communications, navigation or surveillance systems. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career. No approved related careers are listed for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Technical support awareness
- Understanding of communications, navigation and surveillance support contexts
- Ability to work with technical systems in a support-oriented environment
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Support
- SAQA ID
- 57229
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 161
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- SGB AO
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2016-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2016 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is still available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification details, including the SAQA ID 57229, NQF level and credit value, match the official records and the provider’s offering.