National Certificate: N1 Knitting Machine Mechanician
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About this qualification
This is a 40-credit National Certificate at NQF level 1 in the Manufacturing and Assembly field. It is focused by title on introductory work associated with knitting-machine mechanician roles and related textile machinery environments.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring entry-level learning in manufacturing and assembly, particularly those interested in knitting machines, textile machinery, machine operation or mechanical equipment work. This description is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Knitting Machine Operator, Textile Machine Mechanic, Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Leather Processing Machine Mechanic, Business Machine Mechanic, Electronic Equipment Mechanician, Instrument Mechanician and Avionics Mechanician. These are relationship-based career indications, not guarantees of employment, appointment, trade status or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic knitting-machine operation
- Basic mechanical work involving textile or manufacturing machinery
- Working with manufacturing and assembly equipment
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: N1 Knitting Machine Mechanician
- SAQA ID
- 67150
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 1
- Minimum credits
- 40
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Department of Education
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling; the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm the qualification duration, costs, learning support and completion requirements directly with the provider.