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National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes

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SAQA ID21015
NQF Level3
Credits142
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 3 national certificate focused broadly on metal and engineering manufacturing processes within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It carries 142 credits and was developed by the SGB for Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes. The available record shows a registration-end date of 16 February 2011, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in foundational learning related to metalworking, engineering manufacturing and assembly environments. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm the qualification's current status and entry requirements with an authorised provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to metal and engineering manufacturing environments, but no approved related-career mappings are available in the supplied information. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment or access to a specific occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic understanding of metal and engineering manufacturing processes
  • Awareness of manufacturing and assembly work environments

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes
SAQA ID
21015
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
142
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
SGB MAP
Registration end in source dataset
2011-02-16
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, since the available record shows a registration-end date of 16 February 2011 and its current status has not been verified.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the advertised programme matches the correct SAQA qualification.
  • Check the provider's current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21015, NQF level and credit value before registering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.