Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 3, carrying 75 credits. It is focused on preparing learners for work associated with operating excavators within the engineering and related design field.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in developing a foundation for excavator operation and related construction or equipment-operating work. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission and practical participation requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the Excavator Operator career. It may support preparation for this type of work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic excavator operation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Excavator Operator
- SAQA ID
- 101711
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 75
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- 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 date of 30 June 2023 and requires current-status verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask whether practical training, workplace exposure or other assessment arrangements are required.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 101711 and NQF level shown by the provider match the official records.