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Occupational Certificate: Chemical Laboratory Analyst

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SAQA ID101569
NQF Level4
Credits200
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

14 active accredited provider organisations

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 13–14 of 14 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Tshwane University of Technology

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Ga-Rankuwa · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC200125153905

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030

QCTO Active

Tshwane University of Technology- Technology Station in Chemicals

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP190725164352

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 12, 2030

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
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
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, 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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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