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About this qualification

This NQF level 4 occupational qualification is focused on technical work in coldset rotary offset lithography within the manufacturing and assembly field. It is associated with the operation and technical support of printing production equipment and related print-production processes.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in technical careers in commercial printing, particularly coldset rotary offset lithography and related printing-machine operations, might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to technician roles in coldset rotary offset lithography, continuous stationery printing, gravure, heatset rotary offset, sheetfed offset, monoblock offset, and flexographic or gravure rotary printing. These relationships indicate potential occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

Coldset rotary offset lithography printing operations
Technical operation of rotary printing equipment
Understanding of printing production processes
Troubleshooting and technical support in a printing-machine environment

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification: Coldset Rotary Offset Lithography Printing Technician
Quality Partner: FPM SETA PIFSA
NQF level: 4
Credits: 547

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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.

Career pathways

OFO 2021-662213 · Trade occupation

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Official dataset information

Qualification title: Occupational Certificate: Coldset Rotary Offset Lithography Printing Technician
SAQA ID: 101769
NQF sub-framework: OQSF
NQF level: 4
Minimum credits: 547
Field: 6
Subfield: Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator: DQP PIFSA
Registration end in source dataset: 2024-12-05

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 and enrolment status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 5 December 2024 and requires verification.
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 any practical or workplace-based requirements.
Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 101769, NQF level 4 and 547 credits match the offering you are considering.