Occupational Certificate: Textile Dry Finishing 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 work involving textile dry-finishing machinery in the manufacturing and assembly sector. It is positioned at NQF Level 2 and carries 458 credits, indicating a substantial qualification in this occupational area. The recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023, so its current status should be confirmed before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in operating machinery used in textile dry-finishing processes and building a foundation in textile manufacturing and assembly work. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s current admission requirements and delivery arrangements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate directly to work as a Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator. It may also have relevance to Jewellery Processing and Finishing Machine Operator work through the approved relationship mapping. These relationships indicate potential occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Operating textile dry-finishing machinery
- Working with production machinery in a manufacturing and assembly environment
- Performing machine-operation tasks associated with textile finishing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Textile Dry Finishing Machine Operator
- SAQA ID
- 101368
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 458
- 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 period ended on 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site is covered.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning, practical training or workplace access is required.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA identification and enrolment availability match the current information held by the provider and SAQA.