National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)

Type specifications

NQF Exit Level: 1 (The NQF Level allocation will be as per the SAQA level descriptors)

Minimum total credits: 120

Type

General Occupational Certificate

Descriptor

As per the requirements of the occupation. Example: General Occupational Certificate: Footwear Hand Lacer and Hand Inter-lacer, NQF Level 1

Abbreviations

Example: Gen. Occ. Cert: Footwear Hand Lacer and Hand Inter-lacer

Purpose and characteristics

This is an entry level occupational qualification. The qualification is primarily occupational, with a strong industry-oriented focus. The qualification also serves to provide learners with the basic knowledge/theory and application techniques for occupational studies in their chosen field of study.

This qualification signifies that the learner has attained a basic level of occupational knowledge and application in a particular occupation and is capable of applying such knowledge and competence in an occupation or role in the workplace with supervision. The General Occupational Certificate includes simulated work experience.

Minimum admission requirements

The minimum entry requirement is stipulated in each registered General Occupational Certificate.

Progression

Completion of the General Occupational Certificate meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate qualification example: Elementary Occupational qualification on the OQSF or similar qualifications on the GFETQSF.