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Occupational Certificate: Raise Bore Operator

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SAQA ID116112
NQF Level3
Credits64
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Occupational Certificate is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework, located in Engineering and Related Design. It relates to preparation for the specialised role of operating raise-boring equipment and activities.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in specialised equipment-operation work connected with raise boring, mining-related operations or the broader Engineering and Related Design field might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a raise bore operator, based on its title and field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a particular role.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Raise-bore equipment operation
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

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

QCTO qualification
Raise Bore Operator
Quality Partner
FP&M SETA
NQF level
3
Credits
64
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: Raise Bore Operator
SAQA ID
116112
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
64
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP MQA
Registration end in source dataset
2026-03-25
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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  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 116112 and NQF level match the programme being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.