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
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Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
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Latest accreditation end in these records: October 12, 2026
West Coast TVET College - Malmesbury Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 6, 2030
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.