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 601–612 of 618 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Vunza Professional Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tzaneen · Limpopo

Accreditation nos: 09-QCTO/SDP220825122257 | 09-QCTO/SDP280825065244 | 09-QCTO/SDP280825070123

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030

QCTO Active

Waterburg TVET College - IT and Computer Science Campus

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Mahwelereng · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/AC-TTC181023164438

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2028

QCTO Active

Waterfall School of Business (Pty) Ltd

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

Accredited locations: Bloemfontein · Free State | Cape Town · Western Cape | Durban · KwaZulu-Natal +5 more

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC200126094133 | 01-QCTO/SDP040825062141 | 01-QCTO/SDP290725063217 +6 more

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

QCTO Active

We Invest Africa (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP291023080232

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 26, 2028

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College - Malmesbury Campus

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Malmesbury · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC221025171800

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Atlantis Campus

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

Accredited locations: Atlantis · Western Cape | Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC221025171122 | 01-QCTO/SDP161022184111

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Citrusdal Campus

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

Accredited locations: Citrusdal · Western Cape | Citusdal · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC221025171353 | 01-QCTO/SDP011222204533 | 01-QCTO/SDP141222074232

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Malmesbury Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Malmesbury, · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP151122073834

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2027

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Vredenburg Campus

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

Accredited location: Vredenburg · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC221025172024 | 01-QCTO/SDP031122063943

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

West Coast TVET College – Vredendal Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vredendal · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP231122184230

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 22, 2027

QCTO Active

Wethuza Consulting 180

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP280126130957

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2027

QCTO Active

Wheelset Academy (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP140126132748

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027

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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