Occupational Certificate: Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter is an NQF Level 2 occupational qualification in the OQSF, focused on the basic occupational area of fitting refrigerant pipe work within manufacturing and assembly. It carries 104 credits and was originated by DQP MERSET.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level practical work involving refrigerant pipe work, pipe fitting and manufacturing or assembly environments. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work related to pipe fitting, including the approved related career of Pipe Fitter. This indicates occupational relevance rather than guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic refrigerant pipe work fitting skills
- Pipe fitting and assembly skills
- Practical work in manufacturing and assembly environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Refrigerant Pipe Work Fitter
- SAQA ID
- 104800
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 104
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP MERSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 104800, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.