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Occupational Certificate: Hydro Power Plant Operator

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SAQA ID104458
NQF Level5
Credits340
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This NQF Level 5 occupational qualification is focused on the operation of hydro power plant processes and equipment. It is associated with the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework and the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in operating and monitoring hydro power plant processes, particularly those considering work related to hydroelectric power generation and plant process control. This is general guidance, not confirmation that a person meets any admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support a direct pathway toward work as a Hydro Power Plant Process Controller, based on the supplied career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Hydro power plant operation
  • Monitoring of plant processes
  • Process control in a hydro power plant environment
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

1 active accredited provider organisation

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

QCTO qualification
Hydro Power Plant Operator
Quality Partner
EWSETA
NQF level
5
Credits
340

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–1 of 1 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Jagersrust · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP310823172105

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2028

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: Hydro Power Plant Operator
SAQA ID
104458
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
340
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP EWSETA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-09-12
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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