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National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial

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SAQA ID87118
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Industrial Engineering, within the Engineering and Related Design subfield of the HEQSF. The recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2014, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in a formal qualification related to industrial engineering and engineering design may consider it, subject to the provider’s applicable admission and enrolment requirements. Because the recorded registration period has ended, prospective learners should first confirm whether any current, authorised offering exists.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to industrial-engineering-oriented work, but no specific related careers are mapped here. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Industrial engineering problem-solving
  • Analysis of engineering-related systems and processes
  • Technical reasoning
  • Process and operational improvement thinking

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial
SAQA ID
87118
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Registration end in source dataset
2014-12-31
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 directly with SAQA or the relevant official source.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Confirm the qualification structure, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements directly with the provider.
  • Ask whether the qualification is open for new enrolment, given the recorded registration end date.
  • Review the provider’s current information carefully, as the available qualification record does not confirm current availability.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.