National Certificate: Metals Processing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Metals Processing is an NQF Level 2 qualification in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is focused on foundational preparation for work involving metal-processing operations, production processes and plant activities.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking an entry-level foundation in metals processing and related manufacturing operations. It may also be relevant to learners exploring practical work in metal-processing plants and production environments, subject to the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards roles such as Metal Engineering Process Worker, Metal Manufacturing Process Control Technician and Metal Processing Plant Operator. These relationships indicate relevance to the listed careers, but the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of metals-processing operations
- Awareness of manufacturing and assembly processes
- Basic production and plant-operation capabilities
- Introductory process-control awareness
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Metals Processing
- SAQA ID
- 58718
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB MAP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as available records indicate a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- 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 assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the intended completion pathway remains available.