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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Mineral Processing Plant Operator (Preparation/ Concentration/ Hydrometallurgy/ Pyrometallurgy) 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
124449  Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Mineral Processing Plant Operator (Preparation/ Concentration/ Hydrometallurgy/ Pyrometallurgy) 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - MQA 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Intermediate Occupational Cert  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Fabrication and Extraction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 03  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0632/25  2025-06-03  2030-06-03 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2031-06-03   2034-06-03  

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
62769  National Certificate: Mineral Processing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  130  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Mineral Processing Plant Operator.

A Mineral Processing Plant Operator carries out the activities to operate, monitor, and control mineral processing plant and equipment operations. The qualifying learner will know the functioning and operating requirements for the plant and equipment to achieve production targets, health, safety environmental and security requirements, and will be able to operate the plant productively and safely.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Ensure occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance.
  • Operate, monitor, and control mineral processing plant and equipment.

    The qualifying learner will know how to safely operate mineral processing plant. In addition, qualifying learners can advance their learning and careers within the mineral processing plant control operations.

    Graduate attributes:
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • punctuality
  • Time management
  • Self-motivation
  • Responsibility
  • Accountability
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Ethical behaviour
  • well organised
  • Self-confidence
  • Confidentiality

    Rationale:
    The ever-changing technology and demands exerted by globalisation require the workforce to have the requisite skills that will enable them to operate at the level of their counterparts, globally.

    "Minerals Processing" refers to the extraction of valuable minerals contained in mined ore and the production of related products, or enriched concentrates, for further processing or sale. Processes employed in the recovery of gold, platinum, uranium, base metals, coal, iron ore, diamonds, manganese etc. are provided for in this qualification. The end products of these processes are metals or metal compounds that can be beneficiated in a wide variety of applications. Recovery rates and cost implications relating to minerals extraction processes must be optimised to ensure the ongoing viability of the producer. Production of these commodities is of tremendous benefit to the economy, as well as society, by way of local and foreign investments and the sale of products.

    Furthermore, due to innovation in the use of information technology in the mining industry, coupled with the need to comply with statutory and legislative requirements, learners entering this qualification will develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a process plant to monitor and control all the generic raw material and processing equipment - to cope with demands brought about by new technologies as well as statutory and legislative requirements.

    Currently, there is no registered qualification for Mineral Processing Plant Operators. The need for the development of this qualification was identified during the scoping meeting where the mining and minerals sector's stakeholders expressed a need to develop an NQF Level 3 qualification, that will bridge the gap between a skills programme at NQF Level 2 and the National Occupational Certificate: Minerals Beneficiation Process Controller qualification, which is under review.

    Society will benefit from the qualification as mineral processing plants are mostly located near rural areas and many previously disadvantaged individuals from the rural areas are employed to work in these plants. This qualification will help improve their employability.

    This qualification will benefit the mining sector and society as it will equip operating personnel with the technical competencies to be able to work safely and productively; optimise minerals extraction operations and thereby contributing to the stability and growth of the country's economy. Social development and economic transformation are enhanced through efficient mineral extraction and career development and personal job satisfaction of operating personnel is facilitated through the learning process used to achieve the competency specified.

    Learners registering for this qualification will typically be working within the mining industry or are qualified operators in a particular section within a Mineral Processing Plant. The qualification has various specialisations for learners to follow. It will be possible for learners to articulate between the respective specialisations. The inclusion of the technical-related qualification is to ensure that learners who enrol into this qualification cope with the learning required to complete the qualification.

    The typical learning pathway in mineral processing and beneficiation operations would be to begin with:
  • the Skills Programme(s) for Mineral Processing Plant Operators at NQF Level 2.
  • Control Room Operator, at NQF Level 3 (Optional).
  • Mineral Processing Plant Operator, at NQF Level 3.
  • Mineral Beneficiation Process Controller, at NQF Level 4.
  • Plant/Shift Foreman/Supervisor.
  • Plant Superintendent.

    Collaboration with relevant stakeholders:
  • Workplace Practitioners,
  • Assessors and moderators,
  • Private Training Providers,
  • Skills Development Facilitators and
  • Curriculum Development Specialists. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    RPL for Access to Training:
    Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme.

    Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated, and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors.

    RPL for exemption from modules
    For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded.

    Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme through any means of formal, informal, or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded.

    RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):
    A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA in which confirmation of achievement is provided that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved.

    Upon successful completion of the EISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO.

    Entry Requirements:
    An NQF Level 2 qualification with Communication and Mathematics.
    And
    An NQF Level 2 Plant Operator Skills Programme.
    Or
    An NQF Level 2 Mineral Processing qualification 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

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

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 711201-000-00-KM-01, Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment, NQF Level 3, 16 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-KM-02, Plant Maintenance, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-KM-03, Teamwork and Supervision, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 32

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 711201-000-00-PM-01, Manage Time and Work Processes, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-PM-02, Prepare for, and Perform Minor Process Maintenance, NQF Level 3, 16 Credits.
    Select one (1) module from Category A
  • 711201-000-00-PM-03, Operate and Control Preparation Plant, NQF Level 3, 32 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-PM-04, Operate and Control Concentration Plant, NQF Level 3, 32 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-PM-05, Operate and Control Hydrometallurgical Plant, NQF Level 3, 32 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-PM-06, Operate and Control Pyrometallurgical Plant, NQF Level 3, 32 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 52

    Work Experience Modules:
    Select one (1) module from Category A
  • 711201-000-00-WM-01, Preparation Plant Operations, NQF Level 3, 36 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-WM-02, Concentration Plant Operations, NQF Level 3, 36 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-WM-03, Hydrometallurgical Plant Operations, NQF Level 3, 36 Credits.
  • 711201-000-00-WM-04, Pyrometallurgical Plant Operations, NQF Level 3, 36 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 36 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply basic knowledge of health, safety and environmental hazards and risk requirements, and apply health, safety and environmental, and hazard identification and risk assessment processes and procedures.
    2. Apply basic knowledge and skills of mineral processing, preparation plant and equipment; and operational procedures to operate the mineral processing plant.
    3. Perform troubleshooting activities in the mineral processing plant.
    4. Apply communication skills to achieve operational target. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
    ELO 1: Apply basic knowledge of health, safety and environmental hazards and risk requirements, and apply health, safety and environmental, and hazard identification and risk assessment processes and procedures.
  • Explain the importance of identifying and responding to various kinds of hazards.
  • Explain how to respond to emergencies.
  • Explain legal and procedural compliance for ensuring occupational health, safety and environmental compliance.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
    ELO 2: Apply basic knowledge and skills of mineral processing, preparation plant and equipment; and operational procedures to operate the mineral processing plant.
  • Describe and explain legal and procedural compliance for operation of the plant and working.
  • Follow the correct sequence of operations.
  • Operate plant and equipment within specified limits.
  • Identify and report any defects, damage or deviations and the plant, or shut down or isolate section of the plant and/or equipment in a safe manner.
  • Identify and report changes in environment or conditions - continuous risk assessment.
  • Apply safety, health and environmental measures and responsibilities in accordance with requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
    ELO 3: Perform troubleshooting activities in the mineral processing plant.
  • Identify problems.
  • Analyse problems using root cause analysis.
  • Identify the roots cause(s).
  • Correct and eliminate the root cause(s).
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
    ELO 4: Apply communication skills to achieve operational target.
  • Fluent and understandable communication in accordance with requirements.
  • Conduct communication correctly through various channels (tools).
  • Communicate operational targets to production personnel.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessments conducted internally
    Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment.

    Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained.

    Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided.

    Integrated Summative Assessments conducted Internally
    Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification, or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed.

    An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme.

    Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated, and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc.

    The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the final result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA.

    External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
    The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner.

    For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating:

    The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules.
    Or
    The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The South African Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Mineral Processing Plant Operator qualification has been compared with qualifications in Australia and New Zealand. The choice has been influenced by the availability of qualifications covering similar competencies in these countries.

    Australia:
    Certificate III in Resource Processing is designed to offer learners, preferably, those with access to workplaces, with knowledge and skills that will enable them to operate or function as Production Operators in metalliferous processing facilities, coal preparation, and treatment plants.

    Entry into the qualification is C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent or an Australian Certificate I or Certificate II. Some of the training providers who offer this qualification include amongst others, Central Regional TAFE and MinRes Training Institute Pty Ltd.

    The mode of delivery differs amongst training providers with online, blended and face- to-face being some of the delivery modes used. This has an implication on the duration of the training, which ranges between 3 months to 24 months, based on individual learner's progress. With Central Regional TAFE, the mode of delivery is contact sessions with a trainer or mentos at the workplace. Learners are required to submit a logbook to support workplace experience.

    With MinRes Training Institute Pty Ltd, there are face-to-face contact sessions coupled with online support.
    Upon completion, qualified learners can operate as: Coal Preparation Senior Operator, Process Operator (Mineral Processing), Remote Control Room Operator, Senior Process Operator/Senior Production Operator (Mineral Processing)

    The qualification comprises 13 units of learning. Four (4) of these are core and nine (9) are electives which can be derived from Group A, B and C.

    Core units of competency
  • Communicate in the workplace.
  • Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns.
  • Apply risk management processes.
  • Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures.

    Electives
    Group A
  • Work in accordance with an issued permit.
  • Issue work permits.
  • Comply with site work processes/procedures.
  • Maintain and monitor site quality standards.

    Group B
  • Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation.
  • Communicate and monitor pipeline activities.
  • Conduct pipeline pigging.
  • Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility.
  • Manage steam boiler start up.
  • Shut down and bank steam boiler.
  • Communicate information.
  • Respond to local emergencies and incidents.
  • Conduct telescopic materials handler operations.
  • Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier.
  • Monitor plant operations for coal preparation.
  • Control and monitor automated plant/machinery.
  • Conduct hydraulic excavator operations.
  • Conduct wheel loader operations.
  • Conduct coal stockpile dozer operations.
  • Operate plant/machinery on live stockpiles.
  • Conduct tracked dozer operations.
  • Conduct wheeled dozer operations.
  • Conduct grader operations.
  • Conduct backhoe/loader operations.
  • Conduct operations with stockpile dozer.
  • Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments.
  • Conduct skid steer loader operations without attachments.
  • Conduct belly dump truck operations.
  • Conduct articulated haul truck operations.
  • Conduct rigid haul truck operations.
  • Conduct calcinations activities.
  • Conduct bacterial oxidation.
  • Conduct filtering process.
  • Conduct heavy media separation.
  • Conduct high tension separation.
  • Conduct leaching process.
  • Conduct thickening and clarifying process.
  • Conduct wet gravity separation.
  • Conduct flotation process.
  • Conduct magnetic separation.
  • Conduct conveyor operations.
  • Conduct stacker operations.
  • Conduct ship loading operations.
  • Operate and monitor ore car dumpers.
  • Conduct pump operations.
  • Handle reagents.
  • Conduct drying activities.
  • Monitor and operate auxiliary plant and equipment.
  • Conduct milling/grinding.
  • Operate and monitor filter processes.
  • Conduct electrowinning/electro-refining operations.
  • Conduct elution processes.
  • Conduct gold room operations.
  • Conduct crushing and screening plant operations.
  • Perform process control room operations.
  • Cast ingots.
  • Operate furnaces.
  • Isolate and access plant.
  • Blend stockpile materials.
  • Conduct stockpile reclaiming operations.
  • Maintain stockpiles.
  • Monitor tailings dam environments.
  • Conduct safety and health investigations.
  • Reclaim and treat water.
  • Operate and monitor boiler steam/water cycle.

    Group C
  • Maintain business records.
  • Use inclusive work practices.
  • Conduct hazard analysis.
  • Operate fluid mixing equipment.
  • Operate heat exchangers.
  • Operate chemical separation equipment.
  • Operate and monitor valve systems.
  • Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment.
  • Operate separation equipment.
  • Operate powered separation equipment.
  • Apply initial response First Aid.
  • Respond to work site incidents.
  • Operate in self-contained regenerative oxygen breathing apparatus.
  • Extricate and transport people involved in incidents.
  • Operate a gantry or overhead crane.
  • Operate a vehicle loading crane.
  • Conduct rail dispatch operations.
  • Break oversize rock.
  • Conduct bulk water truck operations.
  • Operate support equipment.
  • Conduct aeration process.
  • Conduct digestion process.
  • Conduct precipitation operations.
  • Conduct reduction process.
  • Conduct shore side mooring operations.
  • Operate compressors.
  • Operate raw material feed systems.
  • Conduct screening and conveying operations.
  • Bulk package and store product.
  • Conduct blending plant operations.
  • Respond to site-based spills.
  • Test operational functions of vehicles and equipment.
  • Install, commission and maintain major conveyor equipment and systems.
  • Take environmental samples and measurements.
  • Operate a light vehicle.
  • Operate multi-combination vehicle.
  • Conduct tip truck operations.
  • Operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle
  • Treat and dispose of rejects and tailings.
  • Distribute tailings.
  • Enter and work in confined spaces.
  • Work safely at heights.
  • Complete and check import/export documentation.
  • Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
  • Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane.
  • Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle.

    Similarities:
  • Similarities have been found with, qualification content, level, learners' profile and entry level requirements.
  • All core units and 90% of Group B elective units, some from Group A and C, covered in the Australian qualification are all covered in the South African qualification.
  • Both qualifications are pitched at Level 3.
  • Qualified learners, in both cases, will operate as Production Operators in metalliferous processing facilities, coal preparation, and treatment plants.
  • Entry requirements is a qualification at a level lower to the respective country, with mathematics and English.

    Differences:
  • These have been noted with the duration of the qualification, composition and mode of delivery.
  • The South African qualification is offered over 12 months, whilst the duration of the Australian qualification ranges between 3 to 24 months.
  • The South African qualification is comprised of knowledge modules, practical skills modules, and work experience modules whilst the Australian qualification comprises core and elective unit of learning.
  • Although the offering of knowledge modules in the South African qualification is blended, practical skills modules and work experience modules are offered through contact sessions. It has been found that with the Australian qualification, the training provider uses own discretion to determine the delivery mode. With Central Regional TAFE, workplaces are preferred environments in which learning takes place and learners are assigned mentors for guidance and support. On the other hand, MinRes Training Institute Pty, prefers online learning with limited contact sessions.

    New Zealand:
    The New Zealand Certificate in Surface Mining and Quarrying (Level 3), with 65 credits is aimed at new entrants or individuals who are working in surface mining and quarrying including mining, quarrying, and/or processing. This qualification is offered by Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and quality assured by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Entry into the qualification is open access.

    The qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills that will enable them to work safely in the surface mining and quarrying industry under limited supervision. Upon completion, qualified learners can operate as Plant Operators or Processors.

    Outcomes covered in the qualification are listed below:
    1.Identify hazards and participate in risk assessments to work safely in a surface mining and quarrying workplace, and comply with workplace health, safety and environmental requirements,15 credits.
    2. Apply knowledge of surface mining and quarrying operations, basic geology, and material properties to safely complete workplace tasks as directed, 15 credits.
    3. Safely and productively operate plant and/or machinery used in surface mining and quarrying, 30 credits.
    4. Adapt to change, communicate and work effectively as part of a team within a surface mining and quarrying workplace, 5 credits.

    Similarities:
  • Both qualifications are similar in terms of the content, qualification' level, and area of practice.
  • Outcomes covered in the New Zealand qualification are covered in the South African qualification.
  • The areas within which the acquired competencies are applied are similar.
  • Both qualifications are pitched at Level 3.

    Differences:
  • The differences noticed are credits, composition, and entry requirements.
  • The South African qualification has a high credit value. This is attributed to additional competencies covered. Competencies such as performing minor maintenance and team supervision are not included in the New Zealand qualification.
  • The design of the South African qualification, which comprises knowledge modules, practical skills modules, and work experience modules as opposed to the design of the New Zealand qualification, prolongs the duration of the learning.
  • Entry into the South African qualification is a qualification that is at a level lower, whilst entry into the New Zealand qualification is open.

    Conclusion:
    The South African Intermediate Occupational Certificate qualification is comparable to the qualifications from Australia and New Zealand in terms of NQF level, scope of qualifications, and competencies. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Miner, NQF Level 3.
  • National Certificate: Vocational, NQF Level 3.

    Vertical Articulation:
    National Occupational Certificate: Mineral Beneficiation Process Controller, NQF Level 4 (Part of pack).

    Diagonal Articulation:
    National Certificate: Vocational, NQF Level 4. 
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    NOTES 
    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
    Legal requirements
    Meets organisational, legislated, and regulatory requirements to enter the training programme.

    Physical requirements
    Meets organisational requirements.

    Criteria for the accreditation of providers
    Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres, will be accredited, is found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below.

    Curriculum Title and Code: Mineral Processing Plant Operator: 711201-000-00-00

    Encompassed Trade:
    None.

    Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)
    Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) 

    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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