Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant

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

SAQA ID104779
NQF Level2
Credits68
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This NQF Level 2 occupational qualification relates to providing personal care assistance to people in a home-based setting. It is situated in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield and is focused on preparation for support-oriented personal care work rather than professional healthcare practice.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in entry-level home-based personal care support and assisting individuals with their personal needs in a home environment. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification is suitable for their intended role and circumstances.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support pathways related to Personal Care Assistant and Personal Assistant roles. These are areas of occupational relevance, not guarantees of employment, appointment or eligibility for every position.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Personal care assistance
  • Providing support in a home-based care context
  • Assisting with personal needs in a support role
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

145 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Home Based Personal Care Assistant
Quality Partner
HWSETA
NQF level
2
Credits
68

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 61–72 of 145 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Ithemba Training College

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

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC200924115832 | 07-QCTO/SDP200323200903

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029

QCTO Active

IZA 247 Group Team

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation no: 04-QCTO/SDP201025144100

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026

QCTO Active

Kalideen Management Services (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC190126110638

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

QCTO Active

Kamohelo Community Development Center

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC131022113726

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 12, 2027

QCTO Active

KDS School Of Artisans(Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP140126111657

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2027

QCTO Active

Keeping It Compliant

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Plettenberg Bay · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP170824080424

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2029

QCTO Active

Kgothalang Ancillary Health Services (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Johannesburg · Gauteng | Nigel · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC130324095627 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC131022114033

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 12, 2029

QCTO Active

Kids Milestone (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC131022114237

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 12, 2027

QCTO Active

KWAZULU-NATAL CET COLLEGE CENTRAL OFFICE

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 05-QCTO/SDP140324195428 | 05-QCTO/SDP220424173521

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 13, 2029

QCTO Active

KZN CET- Ulwazi CLC

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Hammarsdale · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP270824121216

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2029

QCTO Active

LBC Grow Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Brakpan · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150124050154

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Legacy Institute of Skills and Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP050325092141

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 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.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Assistant
SAQA ID
104779
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
2
Minimum credits
68
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
DQP - HPCA
Registration end in source dataset
2023-10-25
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 available information indicates a registration end date of 25 October 2023.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its offering is currently valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning, practical experience or other placement requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains appropriate for the specific personal care role or employment opportunity being considered.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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