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Occupational Certificate: Proof reader

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SAQA ID118772
NQF Level6
Credits119
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This Occupational Certificate is focused on proofreading: reviewing written material to identify and correct errors before publication or distribution. It is an NQF Level 6 qualification in Communication Studies with 119 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in careful, detail-focused work involving the review and refinement of written communication may wish to consider this qualification. It may be relevant to individuals exploring proofreading-related work, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a Proof Reader, which is listed as a direct pathway relationship. This indicates relevance to the occupation, but does not guarantee employment, appointment or access to work in the field.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Proofreading written material
  • Identifying errors in written communication
  • Applying careful attention to detail when reviewing text
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

2 active accredited provider organisations

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

QCTO qualification
Proof reader 
Quality Partner
FP&M SETA
NQF level
6
Credits
119

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–2 of 2 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Shirs Vision Compleadev

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP181125122455

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 10, 2026

QCTO Active

Sparrow FET Enterprises

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP261125114606

Latest accreditation end in these records: December 21, 2026

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: Proof reader
SAQA ID
118772
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
119
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
DQP-FPMSET
Registration end in source dataset
2027-02-03
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.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.