Edupstairs

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 training information

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 85–87 of 87 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Very Cool ldeas

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP130622112820

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2027

QCTO Active

VSCP Consulting

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Boksburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP310823171402

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 30, 2028

QCTO Active

Y2K College

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

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC050925154343 | 01-QCTO/SDP281124120915

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030

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.

Career pathways

Careers Related to This Qualification

These careers have approved relationships with this qualification in the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer. A relationship shows that the qualification is relevant to the career pathway; it does not automatically mean that completing the qualification guarantees entry, appointment or employment in that occupation.

Direct Pathway

Freight Handler (Rail or Road)

OFO 2021-833301

View career →

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

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 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.