Occupational Certificate: Sewing Machine Operator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
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 Qualification & Accredited Providers
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 37–48 of 73 matching provider organisations.
LADGAC
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Leutlana Trading Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Matshehla Trading and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
MilaNova Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
MK Clothing Manufactures
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
MMB Training Academy of Fashion
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
NBF Horizon Cooperation
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 17, 2029
NKPI Holding
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
North West CET College - Good Sheperd Community Learning Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 24, 2029
North West CET College - Kholofelo Community Learning Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 24, 2029
North West TVET College - Reebone Thuto Community Learning Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 24, 2029
Novelile Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029
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
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.