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About this qualification

This qualification focuses on the work of a die-cutting machine minder within the Engineering and Related Design field. It is an Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework qualification at NQF level 3 and carries 273 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in operating or tending production machinery and pursuing machine-minding work in manufacturing and related production environments might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s actual admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to machine-minding and machine-setting work in manufacturing. Supplied career relationships identify possible links to cable, glass, clay and stone, metal, packaging, plastics, rubber, and wood and paper manufacturing machine-minder or machine-setter roles. These relationships indicate relevance only and do not guarantee employment, appointment, or entry into any listed career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

Die-cutting machine minding
Monitoring and tending production machinery in a manufacturing setting

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification: Die Cutting Machine Minder
Quality Partner: FPM SETA Printing SA
NQF level: 3
Credits: 273

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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

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Official dataset information

Qualification title: Occupational Certificate: Die Cutting Machine Minder
SAQA ID: 119463
NQF sub-framework: OQSF
NQF level: 3
Minimum credits: 273
Field: 6
Subfield: Engineering and Related Design
Originator: DQP Print
Registration end in source dataset: 2027-08-04

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 status before enrolling.
Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether they are appropriate for your circumstances.
Ask the provider for the qualification’s assessment arrangements and confirm whether workplace-based learning, practical training, or workplace access is required.
Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 119463, NQF level, credit value, and delivery arrangements in the provider’s written information.