Qualification

National Certificate: Engineering Maintenance and Repairing for Underground Coal Mining

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SAQA ID21814
NQF Level2
Credits148
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This NQF level 2 National Certificate focuses on engineering maintenance and repair in an underground coal-mining context. It carries 148 credits and falls within the Fabrication and Extraction subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in entry-level learning related to engineering maintenance and repair work in underground coal mining may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s and qualification’s applicable requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to the work context of Mining Engineers and Mining Engineering Technologists, which are recorded as direct-pathway career relationships. This relationship does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into either career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic engineering maintenance and repair capability in an underground coal-mining context
  • Practical awareness of maintenance and repair work associated with mining operations

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Engineering Maintenance and Repairing for Underground Coal Mining
SAQA ID
21814
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
148
Field
6
Subfield
Fabrication and Extraction
Originator
SGB MM
Registration end in source dataset
2012-06-30
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 status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2012 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that enrolment is currently available.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider what assessment arrangements apply, including any practical or workplace-related requirements relevant to the programme.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 21814, NQF level and credit value match the offering being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.