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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110308  Occupational Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MERSETA (Manufactur) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  553  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0522/24  2021-03-25  2025-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-31   2029-12-31  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
93598  Occupational Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter  Not Applicable  NQF Level 04  432  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter. A Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter prepares, sets up, runs and monitors plastics manufacturing machinery and equipment to produce plastic products through moulding or extrusion processes.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Remove and install moulds, dies and forming devices and auxiliary equipment according to procedure.
  • Manufacture plastic products.
  • Conduct operational maintenance and coordinate major maintenance on machines, equipment and tools following specifications.
  • Conduct trials on new moulds die and forming devices and materials to determine process parameters.

    Rationale:
    This qualification is to capacitate learners to optimise a production line/environment. The plastics manufacturing industry is characterised by refined manufacturing processes and operates in a highly competitive and challenging environment. The manufactured products must comply with a wide variety of exacting customer and consumer requirements as well as environmental directives. Also, the industry must respond to competition from imports, export opportunities and ongoing development of new products to meet changing customer needs.

    This means that people working in the industry require a wide range of skills and specialised knowledge to help them respond to the ongoing technological and quality challenges. This qualification replaces the currently registered Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification which was inclusive of three (3) very different processes. This posed a challenge for learners whose learning careers pursued only one of the three specialised plastics manufacturing process.

    The revised Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification makes provision for each of the three (3) plastics manufacturing processes covered by the Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification. These are catered for in the form of specialised qualifications, namely Blow Moulding Machine Setter, Injection Moulding Machine Setter and Extrusion Machine Setter.

    The qualification is aimed at both new entrants as well as learners who have been working within the plastics manufacturing industry. The qualification equips learners with skills and knowledge that will enable them to effectively set tools and machines, operate the machines and optimise machine output with minimum waste.

    Competent learners should be able to participate effectively in various industries that utilise plastic manufacturing processes.

    For a new entrant or someone from another field, this qualification provides the learning outcomes (skills, knowledge and value credits), required to effectively participate in a structured workplace.

    This qualification will enable the growth of the sector which will impact positively on society and the economy at large. The qualification also provides learners with the opportunity to advance their careers by pursuing higher-level qualifications.

    Upon completion of the qualification, learners will be able to initiate and maintain plastics manufacturing processes by:
  • Setting up manufacturing equipment and processes to manufacture quality products.
  • Solving common problems to produce quality products to meet customer needs.
  • Interacting with others to achieve manufacturing objectives.

    This qualification will also empower learners with a technical foundation to optimise a production line/environment to meet world-class standards. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment:
    Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by stating results or by certifying a work experience record.

    RPL for Access to the Qualification:
    Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • NQF Level 1 qualification with Mathematics and Science. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 714208-000-01-KM-01, Workplace fundamentals, Level 2, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-02, Health and Safely within a manufacturing context, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-03, Hand tools, measuring, lifting and stacking equipment, Level 2, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-04, Physical Science, Level 2, 5 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-05, Fundamentals of Plastics Material Science, Level 2, 5 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-06, Fundamentals of Plastic Technology, Level 2, 10 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-07, Quality in the Manufacturing process, Level 2, 4 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-08, Applied Mathematics NQF level 3, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-09, Plastics Material Science, Level 3, 10 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-10, Basic Principles of Engineering, Level 3, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-11, Plastic Technology, Level 3, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-12, Plastic Technology as it applies to Plastic Manufacturing Processes, Level 3, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-13, Monitoring and Maintenance of Plastics Production Process, Level 4, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-14, Plastics Technology, Level 4, 9 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-15, Monitoring and Maintenance of Plastics Production Process, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-16, Basic Theory of Part Design, Level 5, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-17, Basic Theory of Forming Device design, Level 5, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-KM-18, Fundamentals of Team leadership, Level 5, 4 Credits.
    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 112

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 714208-000-01-PM-01, Use tools and equipment for plastics manufacturing machine setting process, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-02, Handle, transport and care for moulds and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-03, Handle, transport and care for mould, tools, forming device and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-04, Handle, transport and care for tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-05, Install and remove injection mould and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-06, Install and remove blow mould and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-07, Install and remove tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-08, Handle and store materials and perform recycling operations, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-09, Install and remove injection mould and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-10, Install and remove blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-11, Install and remove tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-12, Shut-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-13, Shut-down blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 20 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-14, Shut-down extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-15, Start-up injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-16, Start-up blow moulding machine and auxiliary, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-17, Start-up extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-18, Perform routine checks and maintenance on plastics processing equipment, Level 4, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-19, Set- up and programme injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-20, Set- up and programme a blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-21, Set- up and programme extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-22, Shut-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 2 Credits
  • 714208-000-01-PM-23, Shut-down blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-24, Shut-down extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-25, Monitor and evaluate injection moulding processes to optimise production output, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-26, Monitor and evaluate blow moulding processes to optimise production output, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-27, Monitor and evaluate extrusion processes to optimise production output Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-28, Coordinate maintenance on machines, equipment and tools, Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-29, Perform trials on designated mould and material without setting sheet for injection moulding, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-30, Perform trials on designated mould, tools, forming device and material without setting sheet for blow moulding, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-PM-31, Perform trials on designated tools, die, forming device and material without setting sheet for extrusion, Level 5, 15 Credits.
    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 169

    Work Experience Modules:
  • 714208-000-01-WM-01, Handling, transporting and caring for moulds and auxiliary equipment for injection moulding, level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-02, Handling, transporting and caring for mould, tools, forming device and auxiliary equipment for blow moulding, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-03, Handling, transporting and caring for tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-04, Injection mould and auxiliary equipment installation and removal process, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-05, Blow mould installation and removal process, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-06, Extruder tools, die and forming device installation and removal process, Level 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-07, Handling, storing materials and performing recycling operations, Level, 2, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-08, Installing and removing mould and auxiliary equipment for injection moulding, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-09, Installing and removing mould, tools forming device and auxiliary equipment for blow moulding, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-10, Installing and removing tools, die, forming device and auxiliary equipment for extrusion, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-11, Shutting-down injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, level 3, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-12, Shutting-down blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3 ,2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-13, Shutting-down extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 2 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-14, Starting-up injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-15, Starting-up blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-16, Starting-up extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 3, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-17, Performing routine checks and maintenance on plastics processing equipment, Level 4, 3 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-18, Setting- up and programming injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-19, Setting- up and programming blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-20, Setting- up and programming extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 6 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-21, Shutting-down the injection moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 4 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-22, Shutting-down the blow moulding machine and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 4 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-23, Shutting-down extruder and auxiliary equipment, Level 4, 4 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-24, Monitoring and evaluating injection moulding processes to optimise production output, Level 5, 30 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-25, Monitoring and evaluating blow moulding processes to optimise production output, Level 5, 30 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-26, Monitoring and evaluating extrusion processes to optimise production output, Level 5, 30 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-27, Coordinate maintenance on machines, equipment and tools, Level 5, 16 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-28, Conducting trials on new mould and materials for injection moulding, Level 5, 25 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-29, Conducting trials on moulds, tools, forming device and materials for blow moulding, Level 5, 25 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-30, Conducting trials on tools, die, forming device and materials for extrusion, Level 5, 25 Credits.
  • 714208-000-01-WM-31, Exposure to the value chain in a Plastic manufacturing process, Level 5, 20 Credits.
    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 272 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Plan and prepare for the plastic manufacturing process.
    2. Install moulds or die, or forming device or tools and auxiliary equipment.
    3. Safely set up, program, start up, optimise and shut down the machine and auxiliary equipment.
    4. Remove mould or die or forming device or tools.
    5. Conduct operational maintenance inspections and record on machines and auxiliary equipment. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Obtain, read and understand documents.
  • Adhere to health and safety requirements.
  • Select hand tools and measuring equipment and prepare the work area.
  • Identify materials and additives according to production requirements.
  • Prepare materials according to specifications.
  • Blend materials according to the formulations.
  • Clean blending equipment after use.
  • Load blended materials into the hopper.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Identify the correct mould or die or forming device or tool according to the relevant documentation.
  • Inspect, safely handle and transport mould or die or forming device or tool to machine.
  • Lift and secure mould or die or forming devices or tools to the machine.
  • Connect services.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Perform pre-startup checks and test all safety devices.
  • Safely set up the machine and auxiliary equipment according to material and mould, die or tool specifications to establish baseline parameters.
  • Start-up machine and auxiliary equipment.
  • Monitor manufacturing process, inspect and test the quality of the plastic product to achieve optimum parameters.
  • Indicate factors to be considered in optimising the process parameters.
  • Shut down the machine and auxiliary equipment.
  • Purge and empty the machine barrel.
  • Bag, weigh, label and return unused raw materials to the storage area.
  • Perform housekeeping on the machine and work area.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Disconnect services.
  • Remove mould or die or forming device or tool.
  • Inspect, safely handle, transport mould or die or forming device to the relevant storage area.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Inspect pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components for worn or damaged parts and record actions to be taken.
  • Identity and records safety issues.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Formative Assessment:
    The Skills Development Providers will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated External Summative Assessment.

    Integrated Summative Assessment:
    An External Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required to issue this qualification. The External Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The South African Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter qualification was compared to qualifications offered in New Zealand, Ireland and Australia because of comparability regarding National Qualifications Frameworks.

    New Zealand:
    The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has registered several Plastics Processing qualifications ranging from NQF Level 1-4. These qualifications are clustered as The National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology, the National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) and the National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical), offered by Competenz.

    These qualifications are generic, with provision for strands or specialisations such as injection moulding, extrusion, extrusion blow moulding, injection stretch blow moulding, to name but a few. Entry-level requirements into the NQF Level 1 qualification is open, however, this qualification forms the basis for entry into higher-level qualifications. Credits for these qualifications range between 40 - 80.

    The South African qualification compares to New Zealand plastics related qualifications, these being: National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technology, Production and Technical) in terms of the generic content covered, i.e. knowledge and skills related to:
  • Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
  • Raw materials.
  • Tools and equipment.
  • Quality requirements and manufacturing processes.

    Similarities have also been found with regards to knowledge and skills covered in unit standards for 'strands' or areas of specializations such as injection, extrusion and extrusion blow moulding. These areas of specialisation are catered for in the South African qualification as specialised qualifications.

    In both instances, learners who complete these qualifications will be able to undertake a range of activities related to processing, equipment and tooling operations in specific sectors in the plastics manufacturing industry.

    Ireland:
    The European Qualifications Framework has three Plastics Manufacturing related qualifications that are offered in Ireland. These are:
  • Plastics Injection Moulding (5M3080).
  • Plastic Extrusion (5M3074).
  • Extrusion Blow Moulding (5M3067).

    These qualifications are all pegged at NQF Level 5, with 120 Credits each. The First Polymer Training Skillnet offers the qualifications. Each of these can be obtained on either a full time or part-time basis. Learners on a full-time basis can complete the qualification over a year, whilst those on a part-time basis can take two years to complete. Each qualification has modules that are contextualised to the type of plastic manufacturing process involved, such as injection moulding, extrusion and extrusion blow moulding. The duration of each module is between 4 to 6 weeks.

    Some of the modules found in the Plastics Injection Moulding qualification include amongst others:
  • Plastic material selection and processing,
  • Product process validation,
  • Injection moulding process optimisation,
  • Injection moulding process validation,
  • Injection mould machine setting, to name but a few.

    Elective modules include amongst others:
  • Plastic part design and essential mould design.

    The South African qualification covers all the core modules that are covered in each of these qualifications.

    Australia:
    Certificate ll in Polymer Processing (PMB20116) and Certificate lll in Polymer Processing (PMB30116) offered by Apex Belting were found to cover the competencies that are required by learners to operate production equipment to produce a variety of polymer products, at both entry and advanced levels, respectively. Learners credited with these qualifications can operate plastics manufacturing equipment to produce a range of polymer products, anticipate both materials and production problems and apply problem-solving skills to solve routine operation problems. In both qualifications, the duration, entry-level requirements and credits were not provided. Another generic Certificate ll in Process Manufacturing (MSM20116) was found to cover manufacturing processes within the sectors listed below:
  • Chemical, hydrocarbons and refining.
  • Plastics, rubber and cable making.
  • Manufactured mineral products.

    Similarities between the South African qualification and qualifications compared, were found to be concerning the content covered in these qualifications, levels at which the modules, as well as the qualifications, were pitched at and provision for specialisation areas in the form of specialised qualifications. Lastly, learners who complete the qualifications or courses can operate in a sector of their choice within the plastics industry.

    Differences:
    Differences have been noted in terms of the design or packaging between the South African qualification and those offered in countries compared with. Regarding the South African qualification, learners credited with this qualification are required to do all the modules or learning units packaged in the qualification. Although provision has been made for specialised qualifications as areas of specialisation, the learner that completes a specialised qualification will not be awarded the full status of an artisan. Whereas, in other countries, the learner can do core and elective unit standards for his/her areas of specialisation. Upon completion of these units of learning, the learner is awarded the qualification.

    Differences have also been noted with regards to the credits allocated to individual qualifications. The South African Qualification has a high credit value because of the inclusion of NQF Level 2, 3 and 4 modules or learning units in the qualification.

    Differences have also been noted with regards to learning duration. The South African qualification is offered over three (3) years. This allows progression from lower-level learning programmes, that is, from NQF Level 2, to the ultimate exit level, which is pegged at NQF Level 4. In respect of the New Zealand and Ireland qualifications, however, learners are awarded the qualification upon completion of each qualification at a specific NQF level.

    Conclusion:
    The South African qualification compares favourably with the New Zealand qualifications in terms of content covered, NQF levels and the industry within which learners operate. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glass Melt Operator, NQF Level 3.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Occupational Certificate: Glazier, NQF Level 4. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    Qualifying for External Assessment:
    In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience including Foundational Learning Competences.

    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
  • None

    Criteria for the accreditation of providers:
    Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

    The curriculum title and code is: Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter: 714208 -000-01-00.

    Encompassed Trade:
    This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
  • 96351, Plastics Manufacturing Machine Minder.

    Assessment Quality Partner (AQP):
  • National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB).

    Related Parent Qualification:
  • None.

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION
  • None. 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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