Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Cook

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

SAQA ID102296
NQF Level4
Credits184
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Cook is a Level 4 occupational qualification in the hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure field. It is intended to support preparation for cook-related work, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum or workplace-training content.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for cook-related work in the hospitality and food-service environment might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider's actual admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

This qualification may support preparation for work as a Cook, which is identified as a direct career pathway. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen work practices
  • Hospitality food-service skills
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

99 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Cook
Quality Partner
CATHSSETA
NQF level
4
Credits
184

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–12 of 99 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

1000 Hills Chef School

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bothas Hill · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP030822114955

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 2, 2027

QCTO Active

Abvaho Phanda Group

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Lwamondo · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP271025221936

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030

QCTO Active

Alabaster Training Center

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Phoenix · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP030822122632

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 2, 2027

QCTO Active

Alegio Khaya B & B Trading Enterprise

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sterkspruit · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP300125175203

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Amadea Institute for Community Empowerment

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP111125210336

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

Bakery Incubation of South Africa (BISCA)

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP220925092949

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2030

QCTO Active

Bergzicht Opleiding NPC

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Stellenbosch · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP110824195958

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 31, 2029

QCTO Active

Burgandy Rose Trading 27 (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC021225084511

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2030

QCTO Active

Capsicum Culinary Studio

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Ruimsig · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP210225093132

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030

QCTO Active

Capsicum Culinary Studio

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC311025132027

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030

QCTO Active

Chefs and cooks academy

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Rustenburg · North West

Accreditation no: 06-QCTO/AC-TTC271123225248

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028

QCTO Active

Chefs Hub Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Boksburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP111125221450

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 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: Cook
SAQA ID
102296
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
184
Field
11
Subfield
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Originator
DQP CATHSS
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 a registration-end date of 11 September 2024 is recorded and the current status should be confirmed.
  • Check that the intended provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Confirm the provider's admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the qualification structure, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider's delivery schedule is still available.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.