National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing is an NQF Level 2 qualification in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It represents 120 credits and is focused on foundational preparation for work associated with plastics manufacturing.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in entering or developing a foundation for plastics manufacturing and related production work may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those exploring machine-minding roles in the plastics manufacturing environment, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work as a Plastics Manufacturing Machine Minder, based on the identified direct relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation. Suitability for a particular role may also depend on employer requirements and any workplace-based expectations.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational plastics manufacturing skills
- Basic machine-minding skills related to plastics manufacturing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing
- SAQA ID
- 49450
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB PLAS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 49450 and NQF Level 2 details match the offering being advertised.