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Occupational Certificate: Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator

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SAQA ID117007
NQF Level2
Credits43
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator is an NQF Level 2 occupational qualification in Civil Engineering Construction. It is intended to relate to the operation of continuous bucket trenching equipment in a construction environment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in entry-level work involving continuous bucket trenching equipment and civil engineering construction may wish to investigate this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may help prepare a learner for work related to continuous bucket trencher operation in civil engineering construction. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to a particular job, and no specific related careers have been supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic operation of continuous bucket trenching equipment
  • Foundational civil engineering construction skills
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

2 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator
Quality Partner
CETA
NQF level
2
Credits
43

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–2 of 2 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Africa Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC050925123947 | 05-QCTO/SDP230624001320

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030

QCTO Active

High Risk management Consultants

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Middelburg · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP030825144842

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

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: Continuous Bucket Trencher Operator
SAQA ID
117007
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
43
Field
12
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
Originator
DQP CETA
Registration end in source dataset
2025-05-28
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 before enrolling.
  • Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider’s admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical training is required.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment, particularly because its recorded registration end date is 28 May 2025.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.