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Occupational Certificate: Carton Glue Machine Operator

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SAQA ID119455
NQF Level3
Credits243
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Level 3 occupational qualification is focused on preparing a person for work involving the operation of carton glue machinery within the printing, packaging, engineering and related design environment. It is intended to relate practical occupational preparation to the production of glued carton products.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in industrial printing, packaging production or operating carton glue machinery might consider this qualification. It may also suit individuals seeking occupational preparation in the Engineering and Related Design field, subject to the provider’s stated admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a carton glue machine operator or in related packaging-production activities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or acceptance into a particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating carton glue machinery
  • Working in a carton and packaging production environment
  • Following production-related operating processes
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Carton Glue Machine Operator
Quality Partner
FPM SETA Printing SA
NQF level
3
Credits
243
No active valid provider organisations match these filters. Try clearing a filter or verify current accreditation directly with QCTO.
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: Carton Glue Machine Operator
SAQA ID
119455
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
243
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP Print
Registration end in source dataset
2027-08-04
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.

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