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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL

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SAQA ID113220
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a Level 5, 120-credit national certificate focused on mechanical engineering within the Engineering and Related Design field. It may provide structured foundational preparation for further learning or work-related development in mechanical engineering contexts. The supplied information indicates that its registration period ended on 25 July 2019, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a formal foundation in mechanical engineering and related design, subject to confirming the qualification’s current status, admission requirements and availability with an authorised provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for further study or selected mechanical engineering and related design work contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation. No specific related careers were supplied for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational mechanical engineering knowledge
  • Awareness of engineering and related design concepts
  • Structured technical learning at NQF Level 5

Official dataset information

Qualification title
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL
SAQA ID
113220
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
Committee of Technikon Principals
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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, since the supplied registration period ended on 25 July 2019.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and can lawfully enrol new learners.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior learning meets them.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level on the provider’s official information before making a payment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.