Qualification

National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID58951
NQF Level2
Credits136
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 2 national certificate focused on the operational side of water and wastewater treatment processes. It carries 136 credits and is located in the Civil Engineering Construction subfield. The available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level operational work involving water or wastewater treatment processes, subject to the provider’s current admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is related to Water Process Controller and Water Process Worker roles through a direct-pathway relationship in the supplied career information. This indicates relevance to those types of careers, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any specific role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic awareness of water and wastewater treatment process operations
  • Foundational understanding of operational work in the water-treatment environment

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations
SAQA ID
58951
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
136
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 or availability, particularly because the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 58951 and NQF level match the programme being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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