Occupational Certificate: Chemical Production Machine Operator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Chemical Production Machine Operator is an NQF Level 2 occupational qualification in the OQSF, with 134 credits. It is focused on preparing learners for machine-operation work within chemical production and related manufacturing environments. The qualification was developed by DQP CHIETA.
What this qualification may cover
- The operation of production machinery used in chemical production
- Machine-operator work in manufacturing and assembly environments
- Work related to chemical production processes at an occupational Level 2
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level machine-operation work in chemical production or related manufacturing settings. Prospective learners should confirm the provider's admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to machine-operator roles such as Chemical Production Machine Operator, as well as other listed production-machine occupations including Coating Machine Operator, Cement Production Plant Operator, Concrete Products Machine Operator, Glass Production Machine Operator and Fruit and Vegetable Processing Machine Operator. These relationships indicate potential occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operating production machinery
- Working in a manufacturing and assembly environment
- Applying machine-operation knowledge in chemical production settings
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Chemical Production Machine Operator
- Quality Partner
- CHIETA
- NQF level
- 2
- Credits
- 134
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–19 of 19 matching provider organisations.
Port Elizabeth TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
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: June 14, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology - Ga-Rankuwa Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 14, 2030
Walchem Products
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Chemical Production Machine Operator
- SAQA ID
- 117307
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 134
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP CHIETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-07-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 July 2025.
- Confirm that the education and training provider is authorised to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 117307, NQF level and credit value match the programme being offered.