Occupational Certificate: Driller (Exploration Driller)
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About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Driller (Exploration Driller) is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 3 in the Fabrication and Extraction subfield. It carries 70 credits and is focused on preparing learners for work associated with exploration drilling.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in exploration drilling and extraction-related work, particularly those considering a practical career as a driller. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct pathway relationship with the occupation of Driller. It may support preparation for work in this occupation, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular position.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic exploration drilling-related capability
- Practical skills relevant to drilling and extraction work
- Workplace readiness for a driller role
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Driller (Exploration Driller)
- SAQA ID
- 98823
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 70
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Fabrication and Extraction
- Originator
- DQP MQA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval remains valid.
- 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 is still open for new enrolment and that the stated NQF level and 70-credit structure match the provider’s current information.