National Certificate: Production Technology

 SAQA ID: 50334 | NQF Level: 5 | Credits: 143 | Duration: 12 Months | Mode: Blended / Online / In-Person

Course Overview

This advanced-level qualification is designed for experienced professionals in the manufacturing or production industry who are ready to take on senior operational roles. The National Certificate: Production Technology (NQF Level 5) equips learners with the skills to lead teams, improve production systems, manage quality and efficiency, and apply continuous improvement methodologies in a real-world industrial setting.

Who Should Enrol?

• Senior Production Operators
• Line Supervisors or Team Leaders
• Quality Controllers and Process Improvement Officers
• Professionals seeking career progression in manufacturing and operations

What You Will Learn

• Advanced production process control and optimisation
• Leadership and people management in production environments
• Operational planning and resource management
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma principles)
• Problem-solving and decision-making in complex operations

Career Pathways

• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Quality Assurance Coordinator
• Process Improvement Technician
• Operations Manager (entry-level)

Entry Requirements

• NQF Level 4 qualification or relevant workplace experience
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available

Assessment & Certification

• Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
• Workplace-based assessments
• SETA external moderation
• Nationally recognised certificate upon completion