Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Community Development Practitioner

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

SAQA ID97691
NQF Level5
Credits212
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is an occupational qualification at NQF Level 5 in the People/Human Centred Development subfield. It is focused on the community development practitioner role and carries 212 credits. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in community development work and supporting development initiatives centred on people and communities might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not a statement of admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is directly related to the Community Development Practitioner career. It may support preparation for work in this career area, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it can still be offered or enrolled for.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Community development practice
  • People-centred development support
  • Community-focused engagement
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

78 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Community Development Practitioner
Quality Partner
ETDP SETA
NQF level
5
Credits
212

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 73–78 of 78 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Citrusdal Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Citrusdal · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP011222205429

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 29, 2027

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Malmesbury Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Malmesbury, · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP151122073834

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2027

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Vredenburg Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vredenburg · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP031122063943

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 2, 2027

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vredendal · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP231122184230

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2027

QCTO Active

Yellow Media Learning Institute

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC250125140354

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030

QCTO Active

ZA Wit

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC230825180542

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 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: Community Development Practitioner
SAQA ID
97691
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
212
Field
7
Subfield
People/Human Centred Development
Originator
DQP ETDP
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 enrolment is still permitted.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based or practical learning requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 97691, NQF level and credit value before registering.
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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