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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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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.
31 August 2026 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
24 August 2026 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
5 August 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
30 July 2026 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesQCTO 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.
27 June 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
25 June 2026 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareQCTO 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.
18 June 2026 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
1 June 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
24 May 2026 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
11 May 2026 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
26 April 2026 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
17 April 2026 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyOccupational 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.
12 April 2026 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
27 March 2026 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyQCTO 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.
26 March 2026 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
17 March 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
7 March 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
10 February 2026 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyOccupational 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.
9 February 2026 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
30 January 2026 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
18 January 2026 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
15 December 2025 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementQCTO 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.
7 December 2025 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
28 November 2025 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyOccupational 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.
7 November 2025 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
14 October 2025 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyOccupational 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.
23 September 2025 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
3 September 2025 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
25 August 2025 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
17 August 2025 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
27 July 2025 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
21 July 2025 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
16 July 2025 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalQCTO 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.
29 June 2025 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareQCTO 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.
24 June 2025 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
18 May 2025 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
6 May 2025 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
19 April 2025 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
6 April 2025 · 4 min read
Business & Project ManagementOccupational 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.
25 January 2025 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
2 January 2025 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
25 December 2024 · 4 min read
Agriculture & SafetyOccupational 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.
17 December 2024 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
12 December 2024 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
3 December 2024 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
24 November 2024 · 4 min read
Social Services & HealthcareOccupational 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.
20 November 2024 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
28 September 2024 · 4 min read
IT & DigitalOccupational 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.
14 September 2024 · 4 min read
Engineering & TradesOccupational 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.
5 September 2024 · 4 min read
