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Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator

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SAQA ID103020
NQF Level3
Credits80
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This NQF Level 3 occupational qualification is focused on the surface grinding operator role within Engineering and Related Design. It is intended to provide a formal qualification pathway for people interested in operating surface-grinding equipment and working in related engineering production environments.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in surface grinding operations, engineering production work or developing a formal occupational qualification in this area might consider it. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work related to surface grinding operations, based on its occupational title and engineering field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular job. No approved related-career mappings are available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Operating surface-grinding equipment
  • Working in an engineering and related design production environment
  • Applying occupational knowledge relevant to surface grinding operations

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Surface Grinding Operator
SAQA ID
103020
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
80
Field
6
Subfield
Engineering and Related Design
Originator
DQP TASA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-07-26
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 a recorded registration-end date of 26 July 2023 is present and the current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or other practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 103020, NQF level and 80-credit value 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.