National Certificate: N1 Power Station Operators
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About this qualification
This NQF Level 1 national certificate is focused on introductory preparation related to operating in power station environments. It carries 40 credits and falls within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in entry-level exposure to power station operations and related operational work. It may also be considered by those exploring work connected with station-based operating environments, subject to the provider’s admission and assessment requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to power station operating work and has an approved direct pathway relationship with the Radio Station Operator career. This relationship indicates relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic awareness of power station operating environments
- Introductory operational awareness relevant to station-based work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: N1 Power Station Operators
- SAQA ID
- 67072
- 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 and enrolment status before applying, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any workplace-related requirements before enrolling.
- Ask the provider whether the qualification is still available for new learners and whether the information supplied reflects the current qualification status.