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National Certificate: Plater/Welder

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SAQA ID23631
NQF Level3
Credits133
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The National Certificate: Plater/Welder is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the OQSF, within Fabrication and Extraction. It is associated with foundational work involving plating and welding in fabrication-related settings and carries 133 credits. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018, so its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level fabrication, plating or welding-related work, subject to the provider’s admission and assessment requirements. It may also be relevant to learners seeking a qualification aligned with the occupational field of welding.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to welding and fabrication, and the supplied career relationship identifies Welder as a direct pathway relationship. This indicates relevance to that career, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional recognition. Practical workplace expectations should be confirmed with the provider or prospective employer.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational welding-related skills
  • Foundational plating and fabrication skills
  • Working with processes associated with fabrication and extraction

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Plater/Welder
SAQA ID
23631
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
133
Field
6
Subfield
Fabrication and Extraction
Originator
SGB MM
Registration end in source dataset
2018-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment and that the provider’s information matches the latest official records.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.