Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Controller
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Level 5 occupational qualification is focused on the role of controlling and monitoring operations in a chemical plant environment. It is positioned within the Physical Sciences field and carries 180 credits. The supplied record indicates that its registration information requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in chemical plant operations, process control and related work in the chemical-processing environment might consider this qualification, subject to checking the applicable admission and enrolment conditions.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide preparation relevant to the Chemical Plant Controller occupation, which is listed as a direct pathway relationship. This indicates occupational relevance, not a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration. Readers should verify whether the qualification is currently available and accepted for their intended career route.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Chemical plant control
- Monitoring of chemical plant operations
- Operational awareness in a physical sciences environment
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Chemical Plant Controller
- Quality Partner
- CHIETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 180
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
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Bab Developers
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 27, 2028
FASAJ Farms
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 23, 2028
Institute for Quality
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
PetroCONNECT Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Phakamani Technology College
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029
Sasol Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
Scientec Education and Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology- Technology Station in Chemicals
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 12, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Chemical Plant Controller
- SAQA ID
- 111359
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- DQP CHIETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-10-24
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official source.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical experience is required.
- Confirm that the qualification’s current status and occupational relevance match your intended career plans.