Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This occupational qualification prepares learners for work providing personal care to people in their homes. It is positioned at NQF Level 3 within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield and carries 135 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in supporting individuals with personal care needs in a home-based setting, and those exploring entry-level work related to personal care assistance, might consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a direct pathway to work as a Personal Care Assistant, according to the approved career relationship. It may support preparation for this type of role, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Providing personal care support in a home-based setting
- Supporting day-to-day personal care needs
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Home Based Personal Care Worker
- Quality Partner
- HWSETA
- NQF level
- 3
- Credits
- 135
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 37–48 of 161 matching provider organisations.
Eastfield Training Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Edu-Wize Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 30, 2029
Educating Youth Project (pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 14, 2029
Edzani Community Development and Consultancy (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2028
Elima Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 25, 2029
Empilweni Education (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 13, 2028
Empirical Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2027
Exclusive Medical Agency (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 30, 2028
Forek Institution of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 20, 2028
Fourways Private College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Gateway City College Durban Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026
Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 12, 2027
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
- SAQA ID
- 104792
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 135
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- DQP - HPCA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-10-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 25 October 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its approval remains valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA identification and NQF level match the programme being advertised.