Occupational Certificate: Civil Engineering Aggregates Tester
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on the practical role of testing aggregates used in civil engineering and related construction work. It is positioned within Physical Planning, Design and Management and carries 148 credits. The qualification is associated with SABITA as its originator.
What this qualification may cover
- The role and work context of a civil engineering aggregates tester
- Testing and handling aggregates used in civil engineering applications
- Practical occupational activities associated with aggregate testing
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in practical civil engineering materials testing, construction-related technical work, or an occupational route connected with civil engineering may consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission rule; prospective learners should confirm the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support work related to civil engineering aggregates testing and has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the Civil Engineer career. This relationship indicates relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment, professional registration, or automatic entry into the Civil Engineer occupation. The qualification alone should not be assumed to confer professional engineer status.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Aggregate testing
- Handling and examining civil engineering aggregates
- Recording and communicating test-related information
- Practical technical work in a civil engineering materials context
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Civil Engineering Aggregates Tester
- Quality Partner
- CETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 148
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
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Kusoma Development and Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 22, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Civil Engineering Aggregates Tester
- SAQA ID
- 112808
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 148
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- DQP SABITA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-12-05
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making any commitment.
- Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements and any required documentation.
- Ask the provider about the assessment process, practical training and any workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains available for new enrolment, given the recorded registration-end snapshot of 5 December 2024.
- Check how the qualification is regarded by prospective employers and relevant industry bodies for the type of work you want to pursue.