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National Certificate: Medical Equipment Maintenance

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SAQA ID58495
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The National Certificate: Medical Equipment Maintenance is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in Engineering and Related Design. It is focused on the maintenance of medical equipment and may be relevant to technical work involving medical electronic equipment. The recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status should be verified before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in the technical maintenance and operation of medical equipment, particularly those exploring work related to medical electronic equipment. Any prospective learner should first confirm the applicable admission requirements with an authorised provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to work as a Medical Electronic Equipment Operator, based on the approved direct pathway relationship. This indicates relevance to the career, but does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Technical operation of medical electronic equipment

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Medical Equipment Maintenance
SAQA ID
58495
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
SGB ENG
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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, as the recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its approval applies to the intended intake.
  • Ask the provider to confirm the admission requirements before applying.
  • Confirm how assessment is conducted and whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Check the qualification details, credit value and NQF level against 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.