Occupational Certificate: Library Assistant
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Library Assistant is an OQSF qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Information Studies subfield. It is oriented towards supporting day-to-day library services and assisting with access to library information and resources. The qualification carries 127 credits. Its recorded registration-end date was 30 June 2023, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people who want to develop a foundation for support work in library or information-service environments, particularly those interested in helping users access and manage library resources. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets any specific admission or employment requirement.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work as a Library Assistant, which is the related career identified for it. This indicates relevance to that occupation, not a guarantee of employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular post. Because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and current status is not confirmed, prospective learners should verify whether it is available for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Supporting routine library-service activities
- Assisting users with access to library resources
- Handling and organising library information or resources
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Library Assistant
- Quality Partner
- ETDP SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 127
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 25–29 of 29 matching provider organisations.
Trainers Without Borders
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 15, 2026
TSP College
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 12, 2028
uMgungundlovu TVET College ( Midlands Campus)
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2028
Waterburg TVET College - IT and Computer Science Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2028
Yellow Media Learning Institute
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Library Assistant
- SAQA ID
- 94598
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 127
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- DQP ETDP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official source.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 94598, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s current information before paying fees.