Certificate: Certified Accounting Technician
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Certificate: Certified Accounting Technician is an NQF Level 5 qualification in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is associated with preparation for accounting technician work and was originated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The qualification has a substantial credit value of 390 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking a formal pathway into accounting technician-related work or wishing to develop their foundation in the finance and accounting field. Suitability depends on the provider’s stated admission requirements and the learner’s circumstances.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work as an Accounting Technician, which is listed as a direct pathway relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career. Readers should confirm whether the qualification is available for new enrolment and whether it is accepted for their intended role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Accounting-related technical skills
- Financial and accounting support capabilities
- Working with accounting information and records
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Certified Accounting Technician
- SAQA ID
- 20397
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 390
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme being advertised corresponds to the SAQA qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, including any requirements not stated here.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical experience is required.
- Confirm the qualification’s current availability, completion arrangements and relevance to the accounting technician role you are considering.