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Occupational Certificate: Apparel and Related Manufacturing Machine Mechanic

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SAQA ID102582
NQF Level4
Credits576
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification focused on the mechanical operation, servicing and repair of machinery used in apparel and related manufacturing. It carries 576 credits and falls within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may suit people interested in the mechanical side of apparel and related manufacturing, particularly working with the machinery used in these production environments. Prospective learners should confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support a pathway towards work related to apparel and related manufacturing machinery and may be relevant to the occupation of apparel and related pattern maker, based on the supplied career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Maintenance and repair of apparel and related manufacturing machinery
  • Mechanical fault-finding in manufacturing equipment
  • Practical machine-mechanic work in apparel and related manufacturing settings
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

1 active accredited provider organisation

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Apparel and Related Manufacturing Machine Mechanic
Quality Partner
FPM SETA NAMB
NQF level
4
Credits
576

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

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QCTO Active

ATASA

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC231124175904

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Apparel and Related Manufacturing Machine Mechanic
SAQA ID
102582
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
576
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP FPMSET
Registration end in source dataset
2026-03-25
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 and enrolment availability before making a decision.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, delivery arrangements and any required practical or workplace-based components.
  • Ask how assessment is conducted and what equipment, facilities or workplace access may be required.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 102582, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s official documentation.
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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