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National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Process Control

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SAQA ID60190
NQF Level3
Credits138
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This National Certificate focuses on process control in water and wastewater environments. It is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the Civil Engineering Construction subfield, with 138 credits, and may be relevant to entry-level work involving the monitoring and control of water or wastewater processes.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in practical water and wastewater process-control work, including those exploring roles connected with water treatment, wastewater operations or environmental infrastructure. It should not be treated as an admission rule; prospective learners should confirm the provider’s requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support a pathway towards work as a Water Control Officer, based on the approved direct career relationship. It may help prepare a learner for related process-control responsibilities, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into this career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic water and wastewater process-control awareness
  • Monitoring and control of water-related processes
  • Awareness of operational practices in civil engineering construction environments

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Process Control
SAQA ID
60190
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
138
Field
12
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
Originator
SGB WS
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 and enrolment status before applying. The available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, but does not confirm the current status.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and that its accreditation or approval remains valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 60190, NQF level and credit value before registering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.