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Occupational Certificate: Geological Technician (Underground Mining Geological Technician)

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SAQA ID99260
NQF Level4
Credits540
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an occupational qualification at NQF Level 4 focused on the work context of a geological technician in underground mining. It is intended to relate technical geological work to an underground mining environment, but its current availability and registration status should be confirmed before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in technical geological work connected with underground mining may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners seeking an occupational pathway in this area, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work associated with an underground mining geological technician role. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to a particular occupation, and no approved related-career mappings are available here.

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 (Underground Mining Geological Technician)
Quality Partner
MQA
NQF level
4
Credits
540
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 (Underground Mining Geological Technician)
SAQA ID
99260
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
540
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
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, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and the current status requires confirmation.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider for the applicable assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 99260 and NQF Level 4 details match the offering being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.