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Plain-English breakdowns of QCTO occupational qualifications and skills programmes — what they are, how they actually run, and exactly what a provider needs on file before an audit.

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Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Food and Beverage Services Manager (SAQA ID: 101880)

Food and Beverage Services Manager is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101880 at NQF Level 5 and worth 200 credits.

SAQA 101880NQF 5 200 credits

31 August 2026 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Project Manager (SAQA ID: 101869) - Rollout Blueprint

Project Manager is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101869 at NQF Level 5 and worth 240 credits.

SAQA 101869NQF 5 240 credits

24 August 2026 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer (SAQA ID: 99580) - Learning Assets

Compliance Officer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 99580 at NQF Level 6 and worth 240 credits.

SAQA 99580NQF 6 240 credits

5 August 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Practitioner (SAQA ID: 118212)

Artificial Intelligence Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 118212 at NQF Level 5 and worth 230 credits.

SAQA 118212NQF 5 230 credits

30 July 2026 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

QCTO Solar PV Installer Skills Programme - Fast-Track Accreditation & Asset Suite

QCTO Solar PV Installer Skills Programme is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID SP-210301 at NQF Level 4 and worth 45 credits.

SAQA SP-210301NQF 4 45 credits

27 June 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Network Engineer (SAQA ID: 115324) - Learning Material

Network Engineer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 115324 at NQF Level 5 and worth 220 credits.

SAQA 115324NQF 5 220 credits

25 June 2026 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

QCTO Home Health Care Giver Part-Qualification - Delivery & Assessment Suite

QCTO Home Health Care Giver Part-Qualification is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID PQ-88301 at NQF Level 3 and worth 80 credits.

SAQA PQ-88301NQF 3 80 credits

18 June 2026 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Counseling Practitioner (SAQA ID: 101872) - Assets

Counseling Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101872 at NQF Level 7 and worth 200 credits.

SAQA 101872NQF 7 200 credits

1 June 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Digital Marketing Practitioner (SAQA ID: 118211)

Digital Marketing Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 118211 at NQF Level 5 and worth 170 credits.

SAQA 118211NQF 5 170 credits

24 May 2026 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Youth Development Practitioner (SAQA ID: 117499)

Youth Development Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 117499 at NQF Level 5 and worth 180 credits.

SAQA 117499NQF 5 180 credits

11 May 2026 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Practitioner (SAQA ID: 91787)

Human Resource Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91787 at NQF Level 5 and worth 250 credits.

SAQA 91787NQF 5 250 credits

26 April 2026 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Organisational Risk Practitioner (SAQA ID: 99616)

Organisational Risk Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 99616 at NQF Level 6 and worth 200 credits.

SAQA 99616NQF 6 200 credits

17 April 2026 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

Occupational Certificate: Security Officer Site Manager (SAQA ID: 101876)

Security Officer Site Manager is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101876 at NQF Level 4 and worth 140 credits.

SAQA 101876NQF 4 140 credits

12 April 2026 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Office Administrator (SAQA ID: 102006) - Delivery Suite

Office Administrator is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 102006 at NQF Level 5 and worth 230 credits.

SAQA 102006NQF 5 230 credits

27 March 2026 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

QCTO Poultry Farm Operator Skills Programme - Learning Assets

QCTO Poultry Farm Operator Skills Programme is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID SP-210601 at NQF Level 3 and worth 50 credits.

SAQA SP-210601NQF 3 50 credits

26 March 2026 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Community Health Worker (SAQA ID: 94597) - Learning Assets

Community Health Worker is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 94597 at NQF Level 4 and worth 160 credits.

SAQA 94597NQF 4 160 credits

17 March 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Web Developer (SAQA ID: 115323) - Curriculum Assets

Web Developer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 115323 at NQF Level 5 and worth 190 credits.

SAQA 115323NQF 5 190 credits

7 March 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: ICT Help Desk Technician (SAQA ID: 115325)

ICT Help Desk Technician is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 115325 at NQF Level 4 and worth 150 credits.

SAQA 115325NQF 4 150 credits

10 February 2026 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

Occupational Certificate: Agricultural Farm Manager (SAQA ID: 101875)

Agricultural Farm Manager is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101875 at NQF Level 5 and worth 220 credits.

SAQA 101875NQF 5 220 credits

9 February 2026 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner (SAQA ID: 118210) - Delivery Guide

Data Science Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 118210 at NQF Level 5 and worth 210 credits.

SAQA 118210NQF 5 210 credits

30 January 2026 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Commercial Cleaner Supervisor (SAQA ID: 101879)

Commercial Cleaner Supervisor is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101879 at NQF Level 4 and worth 120 credits.

SAQA 101879NQF 4 120 credits

18 January 2026 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Plumber (SAQA ID: 91782) - QCTO Delivery & Learning Assets

Plumber is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91782 at NQF Level 4 and worth 360 credits.

SAQA 91782NQF 4 360 credits

15 December 2025 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

QCTO Freight Handler Part-Qualification - Delivery & Assessment Suite

QCTO Freight Handler Part-Qualification is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID PQ-88402 at NQF Level 3 and worth 70 credits.

SAQA PQ-88402NQF 3 70 credits

7 December 2025 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Systems Support Engineer (SAQA ID: 115322) - Learning Assets

Systems Support Engineer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 115322 at NQF Level 5 and worth 180 credits.

SAQA 115322NQF 5 180 credits

28 November 2025 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

Occupational Certificate: Waste Management Practitioner (SAQA ID: 101877)

Waste Management Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101877 at NQF Level 5 and worth 180 credits.

SAQA 101877NQF 5 180 credits

7 November 2025 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Disability Support Practitioner (SAQA ID: 101874)

Disability Support Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101874 at NQF Level 5 and worth 170 credits.

SAQA 101874NQF 5 170 credits

14 October 2025 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

Occupational Certificate: Environmental Compliance Officer (SAQA ID: 101881)

Environmental Compliance Officer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101881 at NQF Level 5 and worth 220 credits.

SAQA 101881NQF 5 220 credits

23 September 2025 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer (SAQA ID: 97154) - Implementation Guide

Occupational Trainer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 97154 at NQF Level 4 and worth 120 credits.

SAQA 97154NQF 4 120 credits

3 September 2025 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner (SAQA ID: 97542)

Early Childhood Development Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 97542 at NQF Level 4 and worth 130 credits.

SAQA 97542NQF 4 130 credits

25 August 2025 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Small Business Consultant (SAQA ID: 101870) - Learning Assets

Small Business Consultant is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101870 at NQF Level 5 and worth 180 credits.

SAQA 101870NQF 5 180 credits

17 August 2025 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker (SAQA ID: 98890) - Asset Guide

Social Auxiliary Worker is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 98890 at NQF Level 5 and worth 240 credits.

SAQA 98890NQF 5 240 credits

27 July 2025 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Software Developer (SAQA ID: 112529) - Asset Blueprint

Software Developer is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 112529 at NQF Level 5 and worth 240 credits.

SAQA 112529NQF 5 240 credits

21 July 2025 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Rigger (SAQA ID: 91784) - Logbooks & Training Assets

Rigger is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91784 at NQF Level 4 and worth 300 credits.

SAQA 91784NQF 4 300 credits

16 July 2025 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

QCTO Cloud Computing Practitioner Skills Programme - Accreditation Pack

QCTO Cloud Computing Practitioner Skills Programme is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID SP-210503 at NQF Level 5 and worth 60 credits.

SAQA SP-210503NQF 5 60 credits

29 June 2025 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

QCTO Quality Assurance Assessor Skills Programme - Learning Material Pack

QCTO Quality Assurance Assessor Skills Programme is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID SP-210402 at NQF Level 5 and worth 40 credits.

SAQA SP-210402NQF 5 40 credits

24 June 2025 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Boilermaker (SAQA ID: 93627) - QCTO Accreditation & Material Framework

Boilermaker is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 93627 at NQF Level 4 and worth 320 credits.

SAQA 93627NQF 4 320 credits

18 May 2025 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Financial Clerk (SAQA ID: 101871) - Complete Learning Assets

Financial Clerk is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101871 at NQF Level 4 and worth 160 credits.

SAQA 101871NQF 4 160 credits

6 May 2025 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Automotive Motor Mechanic (SAQA ID: 91786) - Trade Preparation

Automotive Motor Mechanic is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91786 at NQF Level 4 and worth 500 credits.

SAQA 91786NQF 4 500 credits

19 April 2025 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Business Administration Specialist (SAQA ID: 102005)

Business Administration Specialist is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 102005 at NQF Level 4 and worth 220 credits.

SAQA 102005NQF 4 220 credits

6 April 2025 · 4 min read

Business & Project Management

Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner (SAQA ID: 99111) - Curriculum Guide

Supply Chain Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 99111 at NQF Level 5 and worth 210 credits.

SAQA 99111NQF 5 210 credits

25 January 2025 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (SAQA ID: 91783)

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91783 at NQF Level 4 and worth 340 credits.

SAQA 91783NQF 4 340 credits

2 January 2025 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Instrumentation Mechanician (SAQA ID: 91785) - Learning Pack

Instrumentation Mechanician is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91785 at NQF Level 4 and worth 380 credits.

SAQA 91785NQF 4 380 credits

25 December 2024 · 4 min read

Agriculture & Safety

Occupational Certificate: Health and Safety Practitioner (SAQA ID: 99714) - Guide

Health and Safety Practitioner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 99714 at NQF Level 5 and worth 256 credits.

SAQA 99714NQF 5 256 credits

17 December 2024 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Fitter and Turner (SAQA ID: 94021) - Curriculum & Asset Architecture

Fitter and Turner is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 94021 at NQF Level 4 and worth 390 credits.

SAQA 94021NQF 4 390 credits

12 December 2024 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Water Treatment Process Controller (SAQA ID: 101878)

Water Treatment Process Controller is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101878 at NQF Level 4 and worth 210 credits.

SAQA 101878NQF 4 210 credits

3 December 2024 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Adult Literacy Facilitator (SAQA ID: 101873)

Adult Literacy Facilitator is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 101873 at NQF Level 5 and worth 150 credits.

SAQA 101873NQF 5 150 credits

24 November 2024 · 4 min read

Social Services & Healthcare

Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker (SAQA ID: 99109)

Child and Youth Care Worker is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 99109 at NQF Level 5 and worth 190 credits.

SAQA 99109NQF 5 190 credits

20 November 2024 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Diesel Mechanic (SAQA ID: 94020) - QCTO Delivery Framework

Diesel Mechanic is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 94020 at NQF Level 4 and worth 540 credits.

SAQA 94020NQF 4 540 credits

28 September 2024 · 4 min read

IT & Digital

Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst (SAQA ID: 115321) - Learning Suite

Cybersecurity Analyst is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 115321 at NQF Level 5 and worth 220 credits.

SAQA 115321NQF 5 220 credits

14 September 2024 · 4 min read

Engineering & Trades

Occupational Certificate: Electrician (SAQA ID: 91761) - Complete Accreditation & Delivery Guide

Electrician is a QCTO occupational programme registered under SAQA ID 91761 at NQF Level 4 and worth 360 credits.

SAQA 91761NQF 4 360 credits

5 September 2024 · 4 min read