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Occupational Certificate: EDM Wire Operator

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SAQA ID103017
NQF Level4
Credits98
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: EDM Wire Operator is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in Engineering and Related Design. It is intended to relate to work involving EDM wire operation within an engineering and manufacturing context and carries 98 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a career direction related to EDM wire operation, precision manufacturing or engineering-related production work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as an EDM wire operator or for related operator-level opportunities in engineering and manufacturing environments. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating EDM wire equipment in an engineering and related design context
  • Awareness of precision-oriented manufacturing work
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QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
EDM Wire Operator
Quality Partner
merSETA
NQF level
4
Credits
98
No active valid provider organisations match these filters. Try clearing a filter or verify current accreditation directly with QCTO.
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: EDM Wire Operator
SAQA ID
103017
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
98
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP TASA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-07-26
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, as a registration-end date of 26 July 2023 is recorded and its current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification content and delivery arrangements match your intended career direction.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.