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Occupational Certificate: Geological Technician (Marine Mining Geological Technician)

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SAQA ID99285
NQF Level4
Credits326
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 4 for technician-level work associated with geological activities in marine mining. It carries 326 credits and falls within the Fabrication and Extraction subfield. The available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, while its current SAQA status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in technical geological work connected with marine mining and extraction may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate directly to work as a Marine GIS Technician, based on the mapped career relationship. This indicates occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record shows a registration-end snapshot and requires current-status verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Technical support in geological and marine-mining contexts
  • Use of information relevant to marine geological or spatial work
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Geological Technician (Marine Mining Geological Technician)
Quality Partner
MQA
NQF level
4
Credits
326
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: Geological Technician (Marine Mining Geological Technician)
SAQA ID
99285
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
326
Field
6
Subfield
Fabrication and Extraction
Originator
DQP MQA
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, particularly because the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the programme is properly accredited or approved for delivery.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or experiential requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 99285, NQF level and credit value against the provider’s current information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.