National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: Mixing OR Extruding OR Moulding OR Calendaring
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 2 national certificate relates to entry-level work in industrial rubber manufacturing, with a focus on one of four process areas: mixing, extruding, moulding or calendaring. The qualification’s registration history indicates that its registration ended on 16 February 2011, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment or relying on it for career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational work in industrial rubber manufacturing, particularly those exploring machine-setting and machine-minding roles in a mixing, extrusion, moulding or calendaring environment. This is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work as a Rubber Manufacturing Machine Setter and Minder, based on the supplied direct career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation. Because the recorded registration ended in 2011 and requires verification, readers should confirm whether it remains available or recognised for their intended purpose.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of industrial rubber manufacturing
- Basic preparation for work involving rubber manufacturing machinery
- Exposure to one of the stated process areas: mixing, extruding, moulding or calendaring
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Industrial Rubber Manufacturing: Mixing OR Extruding OR Moulding OR Calendaring
- SAQA ID
- 23257
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 132
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB PLAS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2011-02-16
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and that the provider’s details can be independently verified.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider what assessment arrangements apply, including any practical or workplace-based requirements relevant to the selected process area.
- Confirm which process option—mixing, extruding, moulding or calendaring—is available and recorded for the programme.
- Check how the qualification will be recorded or recognised if its historical registration status affects enrolment or completion.