National Certificate: Timber Engineering
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Timber Engineering is a Level 5 qualification focused on engineering and related design in the timber field. It represents study in a specialised technical area involving timber engineering principles and practices.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a technical foundation in timber engineering and related design may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further study or work related to timber engineering and engineering design, depending on the learner’s additional experience, skills and employer requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of timber engineering
- Technical thinking related to engineering and design
- Application of engineering concepts in a timber-focused context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Timber Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 16424
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2006.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and can lawfully enrol new learners.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, curriculum, delivery arrangements and assessment requirements.
- Ask whether practical, workshop-based or workplace learning requirements apply before enrolling.
- Confirm how the qualification will be recorded and what completion or achievement documentation will be issued.