Occupational Certificate: Environmental Science Technician
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Level 6 occupational qualification in the Environmental Relations subfield, designed around technical work connected with environmental science. It carries 467 credits and is intended to relate to technician-level environmental practice.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in technical environmental work and in developing a foundation relevant to environmental science technician roles may consider this qualification. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s admission requirements and the learner’s background.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate directly to work as an Environmental Science Technician or Environmental Engineering Technician. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into either career, and learners should confirm the qualification’s current status and the requirements of employers or relevant professional bodies.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying environmental science knowledge in a technical work context
- Supporting technical environmental work and related environmental practice
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Environmental Science Technician
- Quality Partner
- LGSETA
- NQF level
- 6
- Credits
- 467
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 25–36 of 58 matching provider organisations.
Gubanca Somdaka (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2028
Institute Of Public Affairs and Governance
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Jobafrik Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 14, 2029
Josmap Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 13, 2029
Josmap Training Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Kalideen Management Services College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
KRS Training and Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Meyiswa Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Mmanape Private Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 12, 2026
MMC Business Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2029
National Skills and Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 14, 2029
Ndadahlo Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Environmental Science Technician
- SAQA ID
- 99508
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 467
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Environmental Relations
- Originator
- DQP LGSETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently open for enrolment and whether it remains relevant to your intended career path.