Occupational Certificate: Chemical Laboratory Analyst
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on preparing learners for work involving chemical analysis in a laboratory environment. It sits within the Physical Sciences subfield and carries 200 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in practical laboratory work, chemical analysis and the application of physical science in workplace settings might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for work as a Chemical Laboratory Analyst and has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the Food Laboratory Analyst career. This indicates career relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Chemical laboratory analysis
- Laboratory-based analytical work
- Working with chemical analysis procedures
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Chemical Laboratory Analyst
- Quality Partner
- CHIETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 200
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 14 matching provider organisations.
AMC
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
Dipalesa Biotech Lab
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 29, 2030
Funulwazi Development Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 25, 2027
MANGOSUTHU TECHNIKON
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 16, 2030
Mosadikago Polytechnic Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Park Rynie Technical College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
PG Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Phakamani Technology College
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029
Rophe Community Services NPC
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 17, 2029
The Synthetic Latex Company
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Tshegofentse Facilities and Engineering
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Chemical Laboratory Analyst
- SAQA ID
- 101569
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 200
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- DQP CHIETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-09-11
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 11 September 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any laboratory or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any achievement or completion deadlines apply.