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Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Technician

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SAQA ID110350
NQF Level5
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This NQF Level 5 occupational qualification is focused on the work associated with radiation protection technology within the Engineering and Related Design field. It is intended to relate to technician-level work involving radiation protection and monitoring environments.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in technician-level work related to radiation protection, radiation monitoring or radiation laboratory activities may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support pathways towards roles such as Radiation Control/Nuclear Monitoring Technician and Radiation Laboratory Technician. These are related career pathways rather than guaranteed job outcomes, and employment may also depend on employer requirements, practical competence and any applicable sector conditions.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Radiation protection awareness
  • Radiation monitoring-related technical capability
  • Technician-level work in radiation laboratory or nuclear monitoring environments
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QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Radiation Protection Technician
Quality Partner
EWSETA
NQF level
5
Credits
128
No active valid provider organisations match these filters. Try clearing a filter or verify current accreditation directly with QCTO.
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: Radiation Protection Technician
SAQA ID
110350
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
128
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP EWSETA
Registration end in source dataset
2024-10-24
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available information records a registration end date of 24 October 2024 and does not confirm current status.
  • Check that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and confirm the relevant accreditation or approval details.
  • Ask the provider about admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 110350, NQF level and credit value before enrolling.
  • Ask whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any replacement or successor qualification applies.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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