Occupational Certificate: Cook
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
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 Qualification & Accredited Providers
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 49–60 of 99 matching provider organisations.
Limpopo Chefs Academy - Polokwane
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 30, 2030
LIMPOPO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (LEDA) - LWAMONDO TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Mark Hibberd (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Mark Hibberd (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030
Miyana cc
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
Mndhavazi Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2026
Mopani TVET College-Phalaborwa Campus B
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2030
Motheo TVET College - Bloemfontein Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 17, 2031
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust NPC
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 19, 2029
Nandzu Trade and General Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
NBF Horizon Cooperation
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 7, 2028
NDS Chefs Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 16, 2028
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
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.