Occupational Certificate: Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This occupational qualification is focused on operating production machinery used in footwear lasting and making within the manufacturing and assembly sector. It is an NQF Level 2 qualification with 150 credits and is listed on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF). The available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
What this qualification may cover
- Footwear lasting and making production machine operation
- Production activities in footwear manufacturing and assembly
- Work associated with operating machinery used in footwear production
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in practical, entry-level production work in footwear manufacturing, particularly those who want to develop skills related to operating footwear production machinery. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets a provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to machine-operator roles in footwear production. The supplied career relationships identify possible direct pathways to Footwear Bottom Stock Production Machine Operator, Footwear Closing Production Machine Operator, Footwear Cutting Production Machine Operator, Footwear Finishing Production Machine Operator and Footwear Lasting Production Machine Operator. These relationships indicate relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operating footwear production machinery
- Supporting footwear lasting and making production
- Working in manufacturing and assembly production environments
- Following production processes associated with footwear machine operation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Footwear Lasting and Making Production Machine Operator
- SAQA ID
- 99259
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 150
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP FPMSET
- 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 verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical production experience is required.
- Confirm that the qualification, enrolment opportunity and intended career pathway remain relevant to your plans.