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National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining

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SAQA ID23279
NQF Level4
Credits129
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 4 national certificate focused on machining within mechanical engineering and the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is associated with SAQA qualification 23279 and carries 129 credits. The available record shows a registration-end snapshot dated 22 October 2008, so its current availability should not be assumed.

What this qualification may cover

  • Machining as an area of mechanical engineering
  • Manufacturing and assembly-related work in a mechanical engineering context

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation in mechanical engineering machining and manufacturing-related work may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for machining- and manufacturing-related work, but no specific mapped careers are available in the record. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic machining-related technical capability
  • Understanding of machining within a manufacturing and assembly context
  • Mechanical engineering production-related skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering: Machining
SAQA ID
23279
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
129
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
SGB MAP
Registration end in source dataset
2008-10-22
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 and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official source, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot from 22 October 2008.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 23279, NQF level and credit value match the current offering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.