Occupational Certificate: Mining Operator (Loading Equipment Operator: Underground Coal)
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 2 occupational qualification focused on the role of operating loading equipment in underground coal mining. It sits within the Fabrication and Extraction field and carries 64 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in entry-level work involving loading equipment operations in underground coal-mining environments might consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission decision or a guarantee of employment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work as a Mining Operator or Mobile Mining Equipment Operator, based on the listed career relationships. These relationships indicate relevance only and do not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a specific position.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operating loading equipment in an underground coal-mining context
- Developing practical capability relevant to mining operator work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Mining Operator (Loading Equipment Operator: Underground Coal)
- SAQA ID
- 99706
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 64
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Fabrication and Extraction
- Originator
- DQP MQA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s published admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment process and any workplace, practical-training or equipment-access requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider’s information matches the latest official SAQA records.