Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 4 in the Early Childhood Development field. It is intended to support preparation for work as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner, subject to the qualification’s current status and the requirements of the relevant provider or workplace.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in supporting the development and care of young children, and who are considering an occupational qualification related to Early Childhood Development Practitioner work, may wish to investigate this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct-pathway relationship with the Early Childhood Development Practitioner occupation, so it may support preparation for that type of work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility to practise. Because the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it remains available for enrolment or achievement.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Supporting early childhood development activities
- Working with young children in an early childhood development context
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Early Childhood Development Practitioner
- Quality Partner
- ETDP SETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 131
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–24 of 618 matching provider organisations.
Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 23, 2028
Affinity Educational Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 5, 2028
AFRI – IT Business College
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Afric Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 16, 2029
Africa Learn
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Africa Skills Village (Training and Management Services) (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030
African Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 29, 2027
African Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 29, 2027
Afrimat College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 25, 2028
Afronotics
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Alabaster Training Center
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029
Alpha Services Provider and Partners (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 12, 2028
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner
- SAQA ID
- 97542
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 131
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Early Childhood Development
- Originator
- DQP ETDP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether they match your circumstances.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 97542, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s official information.
- Check whether any additional workplace, employer or occupational requirements apply to the intended role.