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South Africa - Other Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017)
The qualifications listed in Table A below qualify for the points indicated where the qualification in Table A:
- is relevant to an occupation at ANZSCO skill level 3 or below, and
- was awarded by an awarding body specified in Table B, from or within the date range in the right hand column, and
- there is evidence of a completed contract of Apprenticeship in a trade speciality listed below Table C, that was
- between 1979 - 1983, awarded or endorsed by the Registrar of Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Act, No.37, 1944 with amendments), in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A, or
- from 1984 awarded or endorsed by the Register of Manpower Training, in terms of the Manpower Training Act, 1981, in the same or similar occupation as the qualification from Table A.
Table A
Qualification
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Abbreviation*
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Level in NZQF terms
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Points under SMC
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National Certificate / Nasionale Sertifikaat N3
(May state speciality of Engineering Studies / Ingenieurstudies or Engineering field of study / Ingenieurstudierigting)
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N3
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3
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40
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National N3 Certificate / Nasionale N3 Sertifikaat
(speciality of Engineering studies / Ingenieurstudies)
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NN3
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3
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40
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National Technical Certificate (Part Three) / (Part 3) / Nasionale Tegniese Sertifikaat (Deel Drie)
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NTC3
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3
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40
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* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates.
If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Note:
- Award certificates must be provided in their original language.
The following must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment:
- All listed qualifications where study was completed at any institution outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of any listed awarding institution
- All listed qualifications that contain cross-credited courses or papers
- All qualifications awarded after 2014
- For any purpose other than claiming the SMC points stated, additional evidence of at least a qualifying trade test, in a relevant occupation, is likely to also be required.
Table B
Awarding Bodies
Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets.
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Qualification awarded from or between dates
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Administration of Coloured Affairs / Administrasie van kleurlingsake
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NTC3: 1979–1984
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Department of Education and Culture / Department van Onderwys en Kultuur
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N3: 1984–1992
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Department of National Education / Department van Nasionale Opvoeding
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NTC3: 1979–1984
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UMALUSI - Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Council 2001 - 2005, South African Certification Council / Suid – Afrikaanse Sertifiseringsraad 1992 - 2001)
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NN3: 1992
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Table C
Trade specialities
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
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Boiler Maker
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Bricklayer
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Cabinetmaker
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Carpenter and Joiner
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Carpenter
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Electrical Equipment Mechanic
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Electrician
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Fitter – Welder
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Fitter and Turner
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Forklift Mechanic
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Joiner
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Glazier
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Gas Practitioner
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Mechanical Fitter
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Metal Fabricator
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Millwright
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Mechatronics Technician
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Pipe Fitter
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Painter
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Plasterer
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Plumber
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Refrigeration Mechanic
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Rigger
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Sheet Metal Worker
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Structural Plate
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Special Class Electrician
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Stonemason
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Tractor Mechanic
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Wall and Floor Tiler
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Welder
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Effective 28/08/2017
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