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 73–84 of 618 matching provider organisations.
CareChamp College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 3, 2028
Careers Business Institute - Umhlanga
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Caversham Institute NPO
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030
Cedars Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 4, 2027
Cedros Development and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Chanrose Training and Development Projects (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 29, 2029
Charisma Music Foundation
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Chrisdeph Training and Development (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 3, 2027
Clever Kidz learning tools (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027
CM Strategic Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Coastal TVET College - Durban Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Colbe College
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
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.