National Certificate: Diamond Processing: Polisher - Crossworker
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About this qualification
This is an OQSF National Certificate at NQF Level 4 focused on the diamond-processing work associated with polishing and crossworking. It carries 351 credits and falls within the Fabrication and Extraction subfield. The available record indicates that its registration ended on 18 February 2009, so its current availability should not be assumed.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in diamond processing, particularly polishing and crossworking activities. It may be relevant to individuals exploring a technical career in diamond cutting and polishing, subject to the provider’s current offering and applicable admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway toward work related to diamond cutting and polishing, including the mapped career of Diamond Cutter and Polisher. This indicates occupational relevance rather than guaranteed employment, appointment or professional recognition. Because the recorded registration ended in 2009 and the record requires verification, readers should confirm whether it remains available or has been replaced before making enrolment decisions.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Diamond-processing skills
- Polishing and crossworking skills
- Precision-oriented technical work
- Practical skills relevant to diamond cutting and polishing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Diamond Processing: Polisher - Crossworker
- SAQA ID
- 21845
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 351
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Fabrication and Extraction
- Originator
- SGB MM
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-02-18
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider what assessment arrangements and practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21845, NQF level and credit value against current official records.
- Check whether a newer or replacement qualification is available.