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Occupational Certificate: Footwear Cutting Machine Operator

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SAQA ID96369
NQF Level2
Credits130
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This qualification is focused on the work associated with operating machinery used to cut footwear components within the manufacturing and assembly sector. It is listed at NQF Level 2 and carries 130 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

This may suit people interested in entry-level footwear manufacturing and production machine operation, particularly those who want to explore work involving footwear cutting equipment. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets any specific admission requirement.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a Footwear Cutting Production Machine Operator. This indicates a relationship between the qualification and the listed occupation, but does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to the career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating footwear cutting production machinery
  • Participating in footwear manufacturing and assembly processes
  • Following production-related operating practices
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
Footwear Cutting Machine Operator
Quality Partner
FP&M SETA
NQF level
2
Credits
130

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–1 of 1 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Metro Minds

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Kempton Park · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP071123164013

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 6, 2028

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: Footwear Cutting Machine Operator
SAQA ID
96369
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
130
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP FPMSET
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 96369 and NQF level match the offering you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.