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Occupational Certificate: Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Assistant Printer

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SAQA ID119437
NQF Level3
Credits299
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This NQF Level 3 occupational qualification is focused on assistant-level work in heatset rotary offset lithography within the manufacturing and assembly field. It is intended to provide preparation for supporting printing production in this specialised lithographic environment. The qualification carries 299 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for assistant-level work in heatset rotary offset lithography and related printing-production environments may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s actual admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards roles such as Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Technician and Small Offset Lithography Operator, which are listed as direct pathway relationships. These relationships indicate relevance to the careers, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Supporting heatset rotary offset lithography operations
  • Working in a printing-production environment
  • Developing assistant-level technical capability in specialised lithographic printing
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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
Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Assistant Printer
Quality Partner
FPM SETA PIFSA
NQF level
3
Credits
299
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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: Heatset Rotary Offset Lithography Assistant Printer
SAQA ID
119437
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
299
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP PIFSA
Registration end in source dataset
2027-08-04
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.

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  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm the qualification details, including the NQF level, credit value and occupational focus, with the provider and SAQA before committing.
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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