National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation: Mining and Minerals
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit National Certificate at NQF Level 3 in the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). It focuses on measurement, control and instrumentation in the mining and minerals context, within Engineering and Related Design. The qualification is recorded as a learning programme, so its current status and enrolment availability should be confirmed before applying.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational learning related to measurement, control and instrumentation in mining and minerals environments might consider this qualification. It may also be relevant to learners exploring engineering and related design fields, subject to the provider’s stated admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support foundational preparation for further learning or work contexts involving measurement, control and instrumentation in mining and minerals. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of measurement concepts
- Foundational understanding of control and instrumentation concepts
- Awareness of how measurement, control and instrumentation relate to mining and minerals
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation: Mining and Minerals
- SAQA ID
- 74552
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Generic Provider - Field 06
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
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 or learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification code and title with the provider to ensure that the offering matches the intended SAQA qualification.