FPM SETA Qualifications and Scarce Skills.
FPM SETA Qualifications Target Scarce Skills Training
FPM SETA scarce skills tell you where job opportunities are.
If you see a job that you like and it’s a scarce skill – find training for it. SETAs usually provide funds to businesses and training organisations to develop these skills.
Most learning and career development opportunities are based on what SETAs identify as scarce skills in different industries.
If you select training for something regarded as a scarce skill, you increase your chances of securing a job.
FPM SETA Qualifications Offered by Training Providers
If you are a provider, offer training for these skill areas as they appear to have greater market relevance and you could more easily apply for funding to train the unemployed.

FPM SETA Qualifications are included in these Lists:
- Check out this list of currently registered learnerships. There is a pipeline of new qualifications being developed so there’s a lot of stuff to keep up to date with!
- List of NQF. Level 1 and 2 for those with little or no high school and limited if any work experience
- NQF Level 3 qualifications for those with some high school and little or no work experience.
- Awesome NQF Level 4 qualifications for Matriculants or experienced workers.
- NQF Level 5 Qualifications for Managers
- NQF Level 6 Qualifications for Professionals.
We are adding more updates so follow #KeepClimbing for the latest.
FPM SETA Qualifications for Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Skills
FPM SETA Qualifications are very diverse.
The Fibre-Processing and Manufacturing SETA covers these areas of scarce skills:
- Technological skills (technologists, including performance improvement technologists)
- ICT skills (professionals, technicians, administrators & developers)
- Production and general management skills (human resource/production/general managers)
- Machine repair and maintenance skills (mechanics, artisans, technicians)
- Operators (manufacturing/plant machine operators)
- Work study skills (work-study officer)
- Administration and marketing (sales, clerks, logistics)
- Technical training skills (technical training manager, trainers)
- CAD technician (design, pattern-making, grading, marking)
Scarce Skills in the Sector and the need for FPM SETA Qualifications
FPM SETA Qualifications Make an Effort to Address Scarce Skills
Below is a more detailed description of careers that offer good job options once you have FPM SETA Qualifications:
| Sub-Sector | Scarce Skills |
|---|---|
| Clothing | Clothing Technologists, Performance Improvement Technologists, Technicians, Machine Mechanics/Mechanicians, Production Managers, Work Study Officers, Technical Training Managers, CAD and CAM Specialists, Supply Chain Managers. |
| Footwear | Performance Improvement Technologist, Technicians, Machine Mechanics/Mechanicians, Production Managers, Work Study Officers, Technical Training Managers, CAD and CAM Specialists, Supply Chain Managers |
| Forestry | Chemical Spraying; Environmentalists: Fire Fighting; Chainsaw Operators; Production Foreman; Foresters |
| Furniture | CNC Machining (Computerised Numerical Computer); CNC Technical Management; CNC Machine Centre Management; Furniture Designing; Production Management; Store Keeping; Tape Edging; Upholstery |
| General Goods | Performance Improvement Technologist, Technicians, Machine Mechanics/Mechanicians, Production Managers, Work Study Officers, Technical Training Managers, CAD and CAM Specialists, Supply Chain Managers |
| Leather | Leather Technologists, Performance Improvement Technologist, Technicians, Machine Mechanics/Mechanicians, Production Managers, Work Study Officers, Technical Training Managers, CAD and CAM Specialists, Supply Chain Managers |
| Packaging | Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers, Sales and Plant Workers, Technicians and Associate Professionals, Factory Managers |
| Print Media | Journalists, Writers, Editors, Graphic Designers |
| Printing | Factory Managers, Sales Representatives, Artisans (Can Making), Litho-Graphers |
| Publishing | Publishers, Commissioning Editors, Writers, Authors, Graphic Designers, Managers |
| Pulp and Paper | Artisans (Electrical, Mechanical); Maintainer Operators (Tissue Converting); Electri- cal Technicians; Process Controllers; Management Accountants; Project Managers; Papermakers; Pulp Makers; Chartered Accountants; Civil Technicians; |
| Wood Products | Saw Doctors; Slicers; Splicers; Dryers In Veneer Manufacturing; Veneer Grading; Timber Drying Kiln Operator. |

FPM SETA Qualifications Required
In order to gain access to some of these careers you must be trained.
Most learning opportunities for careers in the FP&M sector are in the Further Education and Training (FET) and Higher Education and Training (HET) bands.
Individuals who meet the entry requirements of tertiary courses can complete a higher education qualification that focuses on the scarce skills within the sector.
In addition, these higher education institutions, accredited workplace providers, and private institutions also provide certificate programmes and short courses addressing the critical skills and specialisations within organisations.
Lists of FPM SETA Qualifications
The table below is a list of qualifications that fall under the scope of the FP&M SETA. These qualifications are run by accredited skills development providers.
FPM SETA Qualifications for Clothing
| SUB-SECTORS | QUAL. ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | MIN. CREDITS | NQF LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing | 21872 | National Diploma: Clothing Manufacturing Technology | 299 | Level 5 |
| Clothing | 21871 | National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Technology | 130 | Level 4 |
| Clothing | 65650 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanics | 121 | Level 4 |
| Clothing | 65651 | National Certificate: Sewing Machine Mechanics | 122 | Level 3 |
| Clothing | 21870 | National Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing | 141 | Level 2 |
FPM SETA Qualifications for Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather, Forestry, Furniture, Printing / Packaging

NQF Level 5 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather | 48968 | National Diploma: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes | 250 |
| Footwear | 22212 | National Diploma: Footwear Technology | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11235 | National Craft Diploma: Photo-gravure Cylinder Processing | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11237 | National Craft Diploma: Electronic Composition | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11239 | National Craft Diploma: Photo-Lithography | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11241 | National Craft Diploma: Process Engraving | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11243 | National Craft Diploma: Electronic Origination | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11263 | National Craft Diploma: Lithography (Paper Section) | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11265 | National Craft Diploma: Lithography (Metal Decorating) | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11269 | National Craft Diploma: Roll Label Machine Minding | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11271 | National Craft Diploma: Rotary Offset Machine Minding | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11277 | National Craft Diploma: Bag Making | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11281 | National Craft Diploma: Carton Making | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11297 | National Craft Diploma: Can Making | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11303 | National Craft Diploma: Laminating | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11313 | National Craft Diploma: Bookbinding Mechanised/Cutting | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11315 | National Craft Diploma: Ruling/Cutting | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11325 | National Craft Diploma: Commercial Printing and Packaging | 240 |
NQF Level 4 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather | 48964 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes | 178 |
| Footwear | 22211 | National Certificate: Footwear Technology | 120 |
| Forestry | 21488 | National Certificate: Saw Doctoring | 131 |
| Forestry | 21492 | National Certificate: Lumber Drying | 121 |
| Forestry | 21496 | National Certificate: Dry Lumber Processing | 121 |
| Forestry | 66289 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling | 120 |
| Forestry | 66349 | Further Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry | 120 |
| Forestry | 79246 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Wild Land Fire Fighting | 120 |
| Furniture | 49092 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Furniture Making | 155 |
NQF Level 3 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather | 48973 | National Certificate: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, and Leather (CTFL) Mechanician Processes | 130 |
| Forestry | 21487 | National Certificate: Saw Doctoring | 133 |
| Forestry | 21491 | National Certificate: Lumber Drying | 124 |
| Forestry | 21495 | National Certificate: Dry Lumber Processing | 134 |
| Forestry | 48988 | National Certificate: Forestry: Timber Harvesting | 122 |
| Forestry | 50266 | National Certificate: Forestry: Silviculture | 123 |
| Forestry | 65490 | National Certificate: Arboriculture: Tree Preservation | 120 |
| Forestry | 66329 | National Certificate: Lumber Milling | 120 |
| Furniture | 49105 | National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood | 122 |
NQF Level 2 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather | 58227 | National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear, and Leather Manufacturing Processes | 120 |
| Footwear | 22210 | National Certificate: Footwear Processes | 120 |
| Forestry | 21486 | National Certificate: Saw Doctoring | 125 |
| Forestry | 21490 | National Certificate: Lumber Drying | 122 |
| Forestry | 21494 | National Certificate: Dry Lumber Processing | 124 |
| Forestry | 66312 | National Certificate: Lumber Milling | 120 |
| Furniture | 49091 | National Certificate: Furniture Making: Wood | 125 |
NQF Level 1 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather | 50584 | General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes | 120 |
| Forestry | 21485 | National Certificate: Saw Doctoring | 141 |
| Forestry | 21489 | National Certificate: Lumber Drying | 146 |
| Forestry | 21493 | National Certificate: Dry Lumber Processing | 141 |
| Forestry | 50225 | General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry | 120 |
| Forestry | 66269 | General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling | 123 |
FPM SETA Qualifications for Printing / Packaging, Pulp & Paper, Textiles, Wood Products
NQF Level 6 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textiles | 20715 | National First Degree: Textile Technology | 380 |
NQF Level 5 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing / Packaging | 11347 | National Craft Diploma: Continuous Stationery Machine Minding | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11353 | National Craft Diploma: Gravure Machine Minding | 240 |
| Printing / Packaging | 57122 | National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | 141 |
| Pulp & Paper | 49079 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Technology | 145 |
NQF Level 4 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing / Packaging | 11275 | National Craft Certificate: Screen Printing | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11285 | National Craft Certificate: Rotary Printing and Re-Reeling – Flexography | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11287 | National Craft Certificate: Rotary Printing and Re-Reeling – Gravure | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11291 | National Craft Certificate: Corrugated Board Manufacturing Machine Minding | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11295 | National Craft Certificate: Corrugated Board Printing and Finishing Machine Minding | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11301 | National Craft Certificate: End Making | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11305 | National Craft Certificate: Paper Sack Making | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11309 | National Craft Certificate: Bookbinding Craft/Cutting | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11319 | National Craft Certificate: Stationery and Envelope Machine Adjuster | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11331 | National Craft Certificate: Printing and Packaging Quality Assurance | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 11357 | National Craft Certificate: Letterpress Machine Minding | 120 |
| Printing / Packaging | 57898 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | 146 |
| Pulp & Paper | 48643 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Chemical Pulp Manufacturing | 168 |
| Pulp & Paper | 48644 | National Craft Certificate: Corrugated Board Manufacturing Machine Minding | 176 |
| Pulp & Paper | 48645 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Chemical Recovery | 158 |
| Pulp & Paper | 59037 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Tissue Conversion | 136 |
| Pulp & Paper | 61949 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations | 140 |
| Textiles | 20714 | National Certificate: Textile Processes | 123 |
| Wood Products | 66370 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Roof Truss Technology | 131 |
NQF Level 3 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing / Packaging | 57899 | National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | 128 |
| Pulp & Paper | 35939 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Woodyard Operations | 120 |
| Pulp & Paper | 59019 | National Certificate: Tissue Conversion | 130 |
| Pulp & Paper | 61971 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Paper, Board or Tissue Manufacturing | 130 |
| Wood Products | 49083 | National Certificate: Wood Products Processing | 130 |
NQF Level 2 FPM SETA Qualifications
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printing / Packaging | 57900 | National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging | 126 |
| Pulp & Paper | 35941 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Manufacturing | 141 |
| Pulp & Paper | 59017 | National Certificate: Tissue Conversion | 120 |
| Pulp & Paper | 61929 | National Certificate: Pulp and Paper Operations | 130 |
| Textiles | 20713 | National Certificate: General Textiles | 120 |
NQF Level 1
| Sector | SAQA ID | Qualification Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Products | 49082 | GETC: Wood Products Processing | 138 |



Good afternoon
I am looking for different Qualification between NQF Levels 2-6 in the Clothing and Textile sector.
Thank
Abongile
Good day.
I am looking for FP & M SETA Training Providers in Leather Processing. The old Unit Standard used to be 8265.
Your help will be appretiated
I am looking for CNC learnership and i do have level2 wood maching and cabinet making from Furntech in Mthatha centre
I would like a learnership, i have estatic results but no one wants to give me a second look