Qualification

Higher Occupational Certificate: Refugee Status Determination Officer

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID120685
NQF Level5
Credits133
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This Higher Occupational Certificate is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification worth 133 credits. It is focused on the occupational area of refugee status determination within the Sovereignty of the State subfield, and is associated with the OQSF.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in work involving refugee status determination and related public-service occupational responsibilities. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification suits their goals and that they meet the provider’s requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the career of Refugee Status Determination Officer. This indicates occupational relevance, but does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career.

QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

4 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Refugee Status Determination Officer 
Quality Partner
PSETA
NQF level
5
Credits
133

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–4 of 4 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Department of Home Affairs College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp West · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP010825150501

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2030

QCTO Active

DHA College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP300725182738

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

QCTO Active

The Department of Home Affairs College

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Krugersdorp West · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180525164156

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 17, 2030

QCTO Active

Zamadiba Trading (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Port Edward · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC050126111608

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Occupational Certificate: Refugee Status Determination Officer
SAQA ID
120685
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
133
Field
8
Subfield
Sovereignty of the State
Originator
DQP PSETA
Registration end in source dataset
2028-03-08
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider for the approved qualification information, including the curriculum, assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm the qualification code and NQF level with the provider and verify that the advertised offering matches the official qualification.
  • Compare the provider’s completion, support and progression information before making a decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.