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 37–48 of 99 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Hala Lisa

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Shepstone · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP251023060412

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 5, 2028

QCTO Active

HTA Training and Development

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC261023143448

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 25, 2028

QCTO Active

Icebolethu Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP070125133357

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Ikusaselihle Youth Organisation

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Jozini · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP020825195908

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

QCTO Active

Ilanga Skills and Management Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Richards Bay · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP240324210006

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 24, 2029

QCTO Active

Immaculate Events and Management Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Barberton · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP081025112130

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030

QCTO Active

International Hotel School

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Benoni · Gauteng | Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP170223174224 | 07-QCTO/SDP170223175729

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 16, 2028

QCTO Active

Josmap Training Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Hectorspruit · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP080125143838

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030

QCTO Active

Kayla Osborn Culinary School

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pennington · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP070126105759

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

KDS School of Artisans (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Johannesburg · Gauteng | Roodepoort · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP061224144250 | 07-QCTO/SDP070824110821 | 07-QCTO/SDP180725144153 +1 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

King James College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Emalahleni · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP310823140624

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2028

QCTO Active

Kushinda Caterers

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Johannesburg · Gauteng | Roodepoort · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP230924123732 | 07-QCTO/SDP310823141823

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029

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.