National Certificate: Engineering
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Engineering was a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It was intended to support learning in an engineering-related area, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe specific subjects or learning content. Its recorded registration end date was 31 December 2018, so its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in formal engineering and related design learning may have considered this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and provider requirements. Because its recorded registration period ended, prospective learners should first confirm whether any lawful enrolment or replacement qualification is available.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may have supported further development toward engineering-related work or study, but no specific career relationships are recorded. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry to a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational engineering-related knowledge
- Understanding of engineering and related design concepts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 60071
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- SGB ENG
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or an authorised provider.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification being advertised matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, workplace or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm whether this historical qualification has been replaced, superseded or withdrawn and whether the proposed learning will lead to a currently recognised award.