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 61–72 of 618 matching provider organisations.
Brilliant Minds Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Brooklyn City College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2029
Brooklyn City College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2029
Brooklyn City College Pretoria Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
BT Group of Companies
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Buffalo City TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 12, 2030
Bushbuckridge Technical College For Further Education And Training Npc
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029
Business Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 26, 2028
Business Heath and Theology Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031
Calcasto Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Camblish Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 16, 2029
Capricorn TVET College – Seshego Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2030
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.