National Certificate: Metrology
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Metrology is an NQF Level 5 qualification in the OQSF, located within Engineering and Related Design. It is focused on the field of metrology, which relates to measurement in technical and engineering contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in technical measurement and engineering-related work. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for metrology- and measurement-related technical work, but no specific related careers have been mapped and completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying measurement-related technical knowledge
- Working with accuracy and consistency in engineering-related measurement contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Metrology
- SAQA ID
- 57228
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 138
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- SGB ENG
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether enrolment or achievement is still available before making financial or study commitments.