National Certificate: Engineering
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Engineering is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It represents formal post-school learning in a broad engineering-related area, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe specific subjects or learning content. The recorded registration end date is 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in formal learning related to engineering and engineering design may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission rules and confirmation that the qualification is available for enrolment. It should not be assumed to be open for new enrolment because its recorded registration period ended in 2018.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification’s engineering and related design classification may support progression towards further learning or relevance to some engineering-related work contexts. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification alone does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 60110
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- 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, including whether any historical registration-end date affects availability.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the official qualification information, including subjects, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm how the qualification may fit your intended further-study or career pathway before committing to enrolment.