Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Occupational Certificate focuses on preparing learners for work in poultry farming within the Primary Agriculture field. It is an NQF Level 5 qualification carrying 226 credits, but its current availability and registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in poultry farming, poultry production work or broader agricultural activities may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to work as a Poultry Farmer and as a Poultry, Ratites or Avian Farm Worker or Assistant. These relationships indicate potential career relevance, but the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into either occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Poultry-farming skills
- Practical work in primary agriculture
- Farm work related to poultry production
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Poultry Farmer
- Quality Partner
- AgriSETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 226
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 193–198 of 198 matching provider organisations.
Vhumatshelo Skills Development
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029
VSL General Trading
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 29, 2026
We Invest Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2029
Wiseteam Skills and Development College
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 1, 2026
Zamagambushe Trading
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029
Zero1-Zero5 Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 29, 2026
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Poultry Farmer
- SAQA ID
- 99027
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 226
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- DQP AGRI
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about applicable assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 99027, NQF Level 5 and 226-credit structure match the programme being offered.