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National Certificate: Electronics

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SAQA ID59569
NQF Level3
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a vocational National Certificate at NQF Level 3 in the electronics area, within the Information Technology and Computer Sciences subfield. It carries 120 credits and is intended to provide a foundation for further learning or work-related development in electronics, subject to its current status and the requirements of the learning provider.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in building a foundation in electronics or exploring further learning and work-related opportunities in this area might consider it. Suitability depends on the provider’s requirements and the learner’s goals; this is not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or further-learning pathways related to electronics, but no specific related careers have been mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational understanding of electronics
  • Basic technical problem-solving in an electronics context
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Electronics
Quality Partner
MICTS
NQF level
3
Credits
120
No active valid provider organisations match these filters. Try clearing a filter or verify current accreditation directly with QCTO.
Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Electronics
SAQA ID
59569
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
120
Field
10
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Originator
SGB E
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires 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 whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider’s offering matches the official qualification details.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.