Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

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

SAQA ID97542
NQF Level4
Credits131
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

618 active accredited provider organisations

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 253–264 of 618 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC171024195646

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029

QCTO Active

Josmap Training Institute

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Hectorspruit · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP200825184922

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026

QCTO Active

Jwatlala Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP140423132719

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 13, 2028

QCTO Active

K.D's Function Venue

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC230825172831 | 05-QCTO/SDP141024224351

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

K2T Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tsianda · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP280126101857

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2027

QCTO Active

Kagisho Maetla Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP290523131253

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 28, 2028

QCTO Active

Kairos Training College

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP290725054804

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

QCTO Active

Karabo Training Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Rustenburg · North West

Accreditation no: 06-QCTO/SDP221025125314

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026

QCTO Active

KBBC Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP121123200002

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 12, 2028

QCTO Active

KDS School of Artisans (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Roodepoort · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC190126133018 | 07-QCTO/SDP141024222653 | 07-QCTO/SDP281124102913

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

QCTO Active

Kellygirl Skills Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP020824104340

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029

QCTO Active

Kgopotso Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP130623135355

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 12, 2028

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: 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
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 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.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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