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Occupational Certificate: Non-Destructive Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Testing Operator

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SAQA ID119456
NQF Level3
Credits51
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Level 3 occupational qualification is focused on operating ultrasonic methods to test the thickness of walls or sections of engineering-related components without damaging them. It is associated with the Engineering and Related Design field and carries 51 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in practical technical work involving non-destructive testing, ultrasonic inspection and checking the condition or thickness of engineering-related components might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support work related to operating ultrasonic wall-thickness testing equipment in engineering and inspection settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related-career mapping is available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating ultrasonic methods for wall-thickness testing
  • Supporting non-destructive inspection activities in an engineering-related 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
Non-Destructive Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Testing Operator
Quality Partner
merSETA
NQF level
3
Credits
51
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Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Non-Destructive Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Testing Operator
SAQA ID
119456
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
51
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP MERSET
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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