Higher Occupational Certificate: Sound Operator
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Occupational Certificate: Sound Operator is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification in the Music subfield. Its title indicates a focus on sound operator work and the practical operation of sound in music-related settings.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in sound operation, audio work and practical roles connected with music production or live sound may consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for sound operator work in the music field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Sound operation
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Sound Operator
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 168
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–9 of 9 matching provider organisations.
Creative Arts College
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
Eagleview Graduate Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
INT Skills Training
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 16, 2029
Mwelasa
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
PAS Media Academy (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Revolution Media Production
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
RISE Academy of Entrepreneurship (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
The Finishing College (Pty)Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Occupational Certificate: Sound Operator
- SAQA ID
- 120748
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 168
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Music
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2028-03-08
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 this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification details, including its NQF level and credit value, with the provider and SAQA before making a commitment.