Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 3 occupational qualification is focused on the role of handling freight within the transport operations and logistics field. It is designed around the occupational area of freight handling in road or rail contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in entry-level occupational work involving freight handling and transport logistics, particularly those considering a freight handler role in a road or rail environment. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification is appropriate for their goals and circumstances.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the Freight Handler (Rail or Road) career pathway. This indicates occupational relevance, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Freight-handling practices
- Participation in transport operations and logistics activities
- Working in a road or rail freight-handling context
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Freight Handler
- Quality Partner
- TETA
- NQF level
- 3
- Credits
- 122
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 37–48 of 87 matching provider organisations.
KZN Business Solutions and HR Management
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 23, 2029
Limadi Industrial Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 11, 2029
LTM Training and Remote Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 4, 2028
M2 Engineering Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 22, 2028
Makwedeng Training (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Maritime Business Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 19, 2030
Metro Minds
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2030
MilaNova Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 7, 2030
Milzet Holding
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 4, 2028
Mothipa Business Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 27, 2029
MSC Maritime School
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2030
NOSA
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 19, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Freight Handler
- SAQA ID
- 96396
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 122
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Transport Operations and Logistics
- Originator
- DQP TETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that enrolment is currently available.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 96396, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making a commitment.