Occupational Qualification · C15
Discretionary Grant · UpcomingChemical Laboratory Analyst
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 4
- Credits
- 200
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 101569
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 101569
- Min Credits
- 200
- Registered
- 2019-09-11
- Re-registration
- 2025-12-30
- Field
- Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
- Sub-field
- Physical Sciences
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Chemical Laboratory Analyst Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Chemical Laboratory Analyst.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 4 yielding 200 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified chemical laboratory analyst, you can find employment opportunities in Chemical, Plastics, Glass, Mining. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under CHIETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing CHIETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Chemical Laboratory Analyst (NQF Level 4, 200 credits) is a comprehensive Occupational Certificate that blends foundational theory with intensive practical application. Throughout your learning journey, you will develop the competencies required to operate effectively, safely, and ethically within your industry. Employers value this qualification because it signals that you are job-ready from day one.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Chemical Laboratory Analyst. The Occupational Certificate: Chemical Laboratory Analyst is designed to provide learners with fundamental knowledge of chemical laboratory. Chemical Laboratory Analysts perform chemical and physical analyses of samples to pre-defined standards, in support of operational processes. A Chemical Laboratory Analyst performs chemical and physical analyses of samples to pre-defined standards, in support of operational processes. A qualified learner will be able to: • Take samples for specific operational processes. • Prepare samples for analysis. • Analyse samples in a chemical laboratory by applying basic analytical methods and equipment. • Analyse samples in a chemical laboratory by applying advanced analytical processes and using complex equipment.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • A Level 3 qualification with Mathematics.
SAQA Rationale▾
All major industries and various government departments have established laboratories responsible for the processing and analysis of samples for purposes of quality and productivity. Laboratory Assistants and analysts are at the forefront of the work conducted in these laboratories. This Occupational Certificate provides opportunities for entry into this career. It also creates a basis for articulation into higher education and a range of related occupations. This is a critical skill. It will support the National Development strategy in the sense that it supports the industrial growth and ensures the quality of our export processes.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • A Level 3 qualification with Mathematics.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Take samples for specific operational processes.
- Prepare samples for analysis.
- Analyse samples in a chemical laboratory by applying basic analytical methods and equipment.
- Analyse samples in a chemical laboratory by applying advanced analytical processes and using complex equipment.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
13 modules · 200 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 311101001-KM-016 cr
Fundamentals of Sampling and Sampling Preparation
NQF Level 2
- 311101001-KM-0211 cr
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
NQF Level 3
- 311101001-KM-036 cr
Theory of Fire Assay
NQF Level 3
- 311101001-KM-0416 cr
Applied Mathematics, Science and Physics for Chemical Laboratory Analyst
NQF Level 4
- 311101001-KM-0530 cr
Analytical Chemistry
NQF Level 4
Qualification 101569 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Chemical Laboratory Analyst · NQF Level 4 (200 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
5 KM + 4 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 4
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
CHIETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Chemical Laboratory Analyst delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R60 000
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.