NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FOUNDATION: ELECTRICAL
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Foundation: Electrical is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is focused on foundational electrical learning and was originated by Walter Sisulu University. The available record shows a registration-end date of 25 July 2019, so its current status should be verified before making enrolment plans.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people seeking a foundation in electrical-related learning, subject to confirming the qualification’s current availability and the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to further electrical-related study or work-oriented development, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of electrical concepts
- Basic ability to engage with electrical-related learning in an engineering and design context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FOUNDATION: ELECTRICAL
- SAQA ID
- 114793
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Walter Sisulu University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is legitimate.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 114793, NQF level and credit value against current official records.