National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is focused on industrial engineering as an area of study, with relevance to the way engineering, production and operational activities are organised and improved. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, and its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking a formal qualification in industrial engineering and related engineering design. It should be considered only after checking whether it is currently available and whether its requirements match the learner’s circumstances.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for industrial engineering-related work and further study, but no specific career relationships are confirmed in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Industrial engineering awareness
- Engineering and related design thinking
- Understanding of industrial and operational systems
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial
- SAQA ID
- 1621
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- 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 and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is legitimately available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification would be treated by employers or further-study institutions for the intended career or study pathway.
- Check whether any updated or replacement qualification is now the appropriate option, given the recorded registration end date of 30 June 2006.