Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Firefighter

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

SAQA ID98991
NQF Level4
Credits149
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The Occupational Certificate: Firefighter is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 4 with 149 credits. It is focused on preparation for work associated with firefighting and rescue services within the Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services field.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in firefighting, emergency response and rescue-service work, subject to the provider’s admission and assessment requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification has a direct relationship to the Fire Fighter occupation and may support preparation for that type of work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into the occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Firefighting-related response skills
  • Emergency and rescue-service awareness
  • Safety-focused teamwork
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

37 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Firefighter
Quality Partner
LGSETA
NQF level
4
Credits
149

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–12 of 37 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

African Standard of Sheq Consulting and Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP221124124216

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029

QCTO Active

Bravo Space 139 (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Port Elizabeth · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/AC-TTC130126091954

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

City of Tshwane Emergency Services Training Academy

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

Accredited location: Tshwane · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC281124195302 | 07-QCTO/SDP281124110014

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 27, 2029

QCTO Active

Dlama SS Investment Holdings

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP230125120559

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 22, 2030

QCTO Active

Dreyer & Dreyer Risk Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vanderbijlpark · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP290724231646

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 28, 2029

QCTO Active

Enact Training Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP180924132448

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 17, 2029

QCTO Active

ESS Holdings

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP220824185633

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 21, 2029

QCTO Active

ETS Emergency Training Solutions

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

Accredited location: Vereeniging · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC240723095844 | 07-QCTO/SDP090524161833

Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029

QCTO Active

Exert Safety Solutions

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Phoenix · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP081025231601

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030

QCTO Active

Garden Route District Municipality

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: George · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP060922140253

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 1, 2027

QCTO Active

He and She Driver Training Centre

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC231124180501

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029

QCTO Active

Inyapa Vhusiku Consulting

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Krugersdorp · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP290824145907

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 28, 2029

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: Firefighter
SAQA ID
98991
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
149
Field
11
Subfield
Cleaning, Domestic, Hiring, Property and Rescue Services
Originator
DQP LGSETA
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 applying, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements relevant to the qualification.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 98991, NQF level and credit value match the offering being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.