National Certificate: Plater/Boilermaker
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Plater/Boilermaker is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the Fabrication and Extraction subfield. It is associated with practical work involving plate and boiler-making activities and carries 132 credits. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2018, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in fabrication-related work, particularly plater, boilermaker or related plate-making activities. It should not be treated as an admission decision, and prospective learners should confirm whether they meet the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a relationship with work as a Boiler Maker or Printing Plate Maker, which are listed as direct-pathway careers. This indicates relevance to those occupations, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional recognition. Because the supplied record shows a registration-end date, its status and availability should be checked before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic metal fabrication capabilities
- Plate-making and boiler-making capabilities
- Practical skills related to fabrication and extraction work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Plater/Boilermaker
- SAQA ID
- 23630
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 132
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Fabrication and Extraction
- Originator
- SGB MM
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2018.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA identification and credit value against current official records before making a payment or enrolling.