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Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator

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SAQA ID118807
NQF Level3
Credits72
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Milling Machine Operator is an NQF Level 3 occupational qualification in the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for work related to operating milling machines and carries 72 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for work involving milling machine operation within engineering and related design may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to milling machine operation. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Milling machine operation
  • Practical work in an engineering and related design context
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Milling Machine Operator
Quality Partner
merSETA
NQF level
3
Credits
72
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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: Milling Machine Operator
SAQA ID
118807
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
72
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP TASA
Registration end in source dataset
2027-02-03
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

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  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this qualification.
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  • Ask the provider about the assessment process and whether practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 118807, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s information before making a decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.