National Certificate: Electrical Engineering
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Electrical Engineering is an NQF Level 2 national qualification in the Electrical Infrastructure Construction subfield. It is intended to provide an introductory foundation related to electrical engineering and infrastructure construction, with a total of 140 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in beginning a learning pathway related to electrical engineering, electrical infrastructure construction or technical work in the electrical field. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification suits their goals and circumstances before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to roles such as Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Technician and Electrical Engineering Technologist, which are identified as direct-pathway career relationships. However, it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any of these careers. Additional qualifications, experience or other requirements may apply.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding related to electrical engineering
- Foundational awareness of electrical infrastructure construction
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Electrical Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 73313
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Originator
- SGB EEC
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-12-05
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record indicates a registration-end date of 5 December 2024 and requires current-status verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains open for new enrolment and that the provider’s offering matches the qualification identified by SAQA.