Occupational Certificate: Data and Telecommunications Cabler
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Occupational Certificate is intended to prepare learners for work involving data and telecommunications cabling. It is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the OQSF, with 575 credits, and is associated with the manufacturing and assembly field, specifically the subfield of Manufacturing and Assembly.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in practical work with data networks, telecommunications cabling and related cable-jointing activities might consider this qualification. It may be relevant to those exploring an occupational route into cabling and telecommunications support work, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a direct pathway towards work as a Data and Telecommunications Cabler or Telecommunications Cable Jointer, according to the listed career relationships. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Data and telecommunications cabling skills
- Practical cable installation and handling skills
- Skills relevant to telecommunications cable jointing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Data and Telecommunications Cabler
- SAQA ID
- 119562
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 575
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP NAMB
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2027-08-04
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is still available.
- Confirm that the 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 the qualification title, SAQA ID 119562, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s official information.
- The available record includes a registration-end date of 4 August 2027, but the current registration status has not been verified; confirm this before enrolling.