National Certificate: Metals Production: Manufacturing and Engineering
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 2 learning programme relates to foundational work in metals production, manufacturing and engineering within the Manufacturing and Assembly field. It may help learners build a starting point for understanding and participating in metal-production and manufacturing operations, subject to the programme’s approved details and provider arrangements.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in entry-level metals production, manufacturing, engineering production or related process-work environments. Prospective learners should confirm that the programme’s admission requirements and learning arrangements match their background and goals.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is associated with potential pathways into roles such as Engineering Production Systems Worker, Manufacturing Production Technician, Metal Engineering Process Worker, Metal Manufacturing Machine Setter and Minder, Metal Manufacturing Process Control Technician, Production or Operations Supervisor in manufacturing, Production Engineer and Production Engineering Technologist. These relationships indicate possible relevance or progression pathways, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration. The suitability of particular roles will depend on the employer, role requirements and the learner’s further experience or qualifications.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of metals production and manufacturing operations
- Awareness of engineering production and metal-processing work environments
- Support for production-process and manufacturing operations tasks
- Awareness of manufacturing process control and machine-setting contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Metals Production: Manufacturing and Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 65189
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Generic Provider - Field 06
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as its current status has not been verified.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the specific learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace learning, practical training or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA identification number and NQF level on the enrolment documentation.
- Ask how the programme relates to the career direction you are considering and whether additional workplace experience or qualifications may be expected by employers.