Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID97238
NQF Level2
Credits128
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This occupational qualification is focused on preparing learners for sewing machine operation within the manufacturing and assembly field. It is associated with practical production work involving sewing machinery.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in entry-level sewing machine operation and production work in clothing, textile or related manufacturing environments might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s published admission requirements and the learner’s ability to meet any practical or workplace expectations.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support pathways towards work as a Sewing Machine Operator or Book Sewing Machine Operator. These are related career pathways, not guaranteed employment outcomes. The qualification’s registration status and availability should be confirmed before making enrolment or career decisions.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating sewing machinery in a manufacturing and assembly context
  • Performing practical production tasks related to sewing machine operation
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

73 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Sewing Machine Operator
Quality Partner
FP&M SETA
NQF level
2
Credits
128

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 13–24 of 73 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Central Training Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Nigel · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP291125142822

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2030

QCTO Active

Chen Women Empowerment

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Phalaborwa · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/AC-TTC281125220802

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2030

QCTO Active

Creative Arts College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Pietermaritzburg · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/SDP220824182352 | 05-QCTO/SDP220824182820 | 05-QCTO/SDP220824183219

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 21, 2029

QCTO Active

CTU's Manufacturing Primary Cooperative

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP160725152132

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Dikgwari Dressmaking and Designing School

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP291125144541

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2030

QCTO Active

Durban Overall

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Ladysmith · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP160725152617

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

ECMDP Skills Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Carletonville · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP081025130112

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030

QCTO Active

Edge Training Consultancy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal | Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/SDP160725153339 | 07-QCTO/SDP200625121332

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Ekares Twilight

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Fourways · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP160725153950

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Esam Consulting

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Boksburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP160725155052

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Eternity Solutions Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP160725160021

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

EWC

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Katlehong · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP210825152053

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

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: Sewing Machine Operator
SAQA ID
97238
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
128
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP FPMSET
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023 and current status has not been confirmed.
  • Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm whether new enrolments are currently permitted and whether the qualification remains available through the intended provider.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.