Certificate: Accounting Technician
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About this qualification
The Certificate: Accounting Technician is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is associated with foundational preparation for accounting technician work and carries 120 credits. The recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing a foundation for accounting technician-related work, particularly those exploring entry-level opportunities in accounting and financial administration. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm whether they meet the provider's requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct pathway relationship with the Accounting Technician career. This indicates relevance to that occupational direction, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023, prospective learners should first verify whether the qualification is still available or recognised for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational accounting skills
- Basic financial record-handling skills
- Accounting administration skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Accounting Technician
- SAQA ID
- 73710
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) (previously AETA)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Ask the provider about admission requirements and any required supporting documentation.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or workplace requirements apply.
- Check that the qualification details, including the NQF level, credits and qualification title, match the information held by the provider and SAQA.