Occupational Certificate: Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller
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About this qualification
This NQF Level 6 occupational qualification is focused on the process-control work involved in operating and monitoring a nuclear power plant. It sits within the OQSF and the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield, and carries 232 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in technical plant operations, process control and the power-generation environment, particularly those considering work connected with nuclear or other power-plant processes. This is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate directly to roles such as Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller, Chemical Plant Controller, Concentrated Solar Power Plant Process Controller and Wind Turbine Power Plant Process Controller. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Process control
- Power-plant process monitoring
- Plant operations support
- Technical control-room work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller
- SAQA ID
- 97225
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 232
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP EWSETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the recorded registration-end date is 30 June 2023 and current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or workplace access is required.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 97225 and NQF Level 6 details match the offering being advertised.