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 61–72 of 161 matching provider organisations.
Heldercare Training Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Hillcross College of Higher Education
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Hlengisizwe Nursing School (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2027
Home Life Care Company
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Hospice East Rand
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2028
Hospice of White River NPO
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 24, 2028
Ikasa Consultancy Enterprise
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 2, 2028
IR Medical
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
Ithemba Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029
IZA 247 Group Team
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 27, 2026
Jbay Technical College
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 1, 2030
Kairos Training College
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 25, 2029
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.