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Occupational Certificate: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician

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SAQA ID117226
NQF Level3
Credits64
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers5

About this qualification

This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 3 for people preparing for process technician work in the glass manufacturing industry. It is positioned within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and carries 64 credits. The qualification relates to technical production processes rather than general academic study.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in technical manufacturing work, particularly process-related roles in glass production and other industrial manufacturing environments, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission suitability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to process-control and manufacturing technician roles, including Glass, Clay and Stone Manufacturing Machine Setter and Minder; Manufacturing Technician; Integrated Manufacturing Line Process Control Technician; Clothing, Textile and Footwear Manufacturing Process Control Technician; and Metal Manufacturing Process Control Technician. These relationships indicate potential relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Understanding of glass manufacturing process work
  • Manufacturing process control awareness
  • Technical production and machine-operation awareness
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QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Glass Manufacturing Process Technician
Quality Partner
CHIETA
NQF level
3
Credits
64
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: Glass Manufacturing Process Technician
SAQA ID
117226
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
64
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP CHIETA
Registration end in source dataset
2025-07-30
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 status before enrolling, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 30 July 2025 and current status has not been verified.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning, practical training or access to manufacturing facilities is required.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 117226, NQF level and credit value match the programme 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.
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