National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 2 national certificate in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield, focused broadly on metal and engineering manufacturing work. It is associated with foundational preparation for work in metal production and related manufacturing processes.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in entry-level or foundational work in metal manufacturing and engineering production may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners exploring practical manufacturing environments, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is associated with possible pathways towards roles such as Metal Engineering Process Worker, Metal Manufacturing Machine Setter and Minder, and Metal Manufacturing Process Control Technician. These relationships indicate relevance to the roles, but do not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular position.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of metal and engineering manufacturing processes
- Awareness of manufacturing machine setting and monitoring activities
- Basic awareness of process control in metal manufacturing environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing
- SAQA ID
- 21014
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 130
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB MAP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2008-11-01
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration or enrolment status before making any decisions, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 1 November 2008.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements before enrolling.
- Ask the provider how the qualification’s content, delivery and assessment arrangements relate to the intended manufacturing career pathway.