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Occupational Certificate: Survival Equipment Fitter (Parachute Rigger)

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SAQA ID99701
NQF Level5
Credits541
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification focused on the specialist fitting and rigging of survival equipment, including parachute-rigging work. It sits within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and carries 541 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in a practical, specialist trade involving survival equipment fitting, parachute-rigging work and related rigging activities might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a direct pathway toward work associated with Survival Equipment Fitter or Rigger roles, according to the supplied career relationships. It may support preparation for these occupations, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional recognition.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Fitting and handling survival equipment
  • Parachute-rigging and related rigging skills
  • Practical work in manufacturing and assembly
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

2 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Survival Equipment Fitter (Parachute Rigger)
Quality Partner
SASSETA NAMB
NQF level
5
Credits
541

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–2 of 2 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

SA Army Technical Training Centre

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation nos: 04-QCTO/AC-TTC020925193126 | 04-QCTO/SDP020925195015

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2030

QCTO Active

SA Army Technical Training Centre (SAATTC)

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation no: 04-QCTO/SDP040924105747

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 3, 2029

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: Survival Equipment Fitter (Parachute Rigger)
SAQA ID
99701
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
541
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
DQP - DoD
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 and enrolment status before making a decision, as the supplied record includes a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment process and any practical or workplace-based requirements that apply.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.