← Career & Qualification Explorer
Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Geotechnical Practitioner

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID110670
NQF Level7
Credits344
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Geotechnical Practitioner is an NQF Level 7 occupational qualification in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is intended to relate to geotechnical practice—the technical work associated with understanding ground and soil conditions in an engineering context. The qualification carries 344 credits. Its current registration and availability should be verified before relying on it for enrolment planning.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in geotechnical practice, ground-related engineering work and the broader Engineering and Related Design field. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to geotechnical practice and engineering design environments. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Applying technical thinking in an engineering and related design context
  • Developing professional capability relevant to geotechnical practice
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Geotechnical Practitioner
Quality Partner
MQA
NQF level
7
Credits
344
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: Geotechnical Practitioner
SAQA ID
110670
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
344
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP MQA
Registration end in source dataset
2024-09-11
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 status and whether new enrolment is permitted, as the available registration information requires confirmation and includes a registration-end date of 11 September 2024.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider’s published admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 110670, NQF Level 7 and 344-credit value match the programme being offered.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.