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Occupational Certificate: Engineering Patternmaker

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SAQA ID93623
NQF Level4
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Engineering Patternmaker is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 4 in Engineering and Related Design. It is focused on developing occupational preparation related to engineering patternmaking and is associated with the Patternmaker career pathway.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in engineering and related design work, particularly those considering a patternmaking career, 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 a Patternmaker, which is identified as a direct career pathway. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, while the current registration status requires verification, so prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Engineering patternmaking skills
  • Skills relevant to patternmaker work
  • Applying engineering and related design knowledge in an occupational context
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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
Engineering Patternmaker
Quality Partner
MERSETA NAMB
NQF level
4
Credits
360
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: Engineering Patternmaker
SAQA ID
93623
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
360
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP MERSET
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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

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  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 93623, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making payment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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