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Occupational Certificate: Face Shovel Operator

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SAQA ID117008
NQF Level2
Credits43
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Occupational Certificate is focused on the work associated with operating a face shovel in the civil engineering construction field. It is an NQF Level 2 qualification with 43 credits on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for work involving face shovel operation in civil engineering construction may consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission decision or a guarantee of employment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for face shovel operator-related work in civil engineering construction. Completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to a particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Face shovel operation
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

1 active accredited provider organisation

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

QCTO qualification
Face Shovel Operator
Quality Partner
CETA
NQF level
2
Credits
43

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

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QCTO Active

Africa Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP230624000831

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029

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: Face Shovel Operator
SAQA ID
117008
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
43
Field
12
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
Originator
DQP CETA
Registration end in source dataset
2025-05-28
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.

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