Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is intended to relate to quality-control work in manufacturing environments and carries 173 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people who want to develop toward quality-control work in manufacturing and who are interested in checking and supporting the quality of manufactured products or processes. Prospective learners should confirm the provider's admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway toward the related career of Quality Controller (Manufacturing). This indicates occupational relevance, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into that career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Quality-control checking in a manufacturing context
- Attention to detail when reviewing manufactured products or processes
- Identifying and reporting possible quality issues
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Quality Controller
- Quality Partner
- CHIETA
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 173
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 13–23 of 23 matching provider organisations.
Mthashana TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
PG Group (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Phakamani Technology College
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2029
Port Elizabeth TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
The Beneficiation Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 8, 2029
Training Force (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Tshwane University of Technology- Technology Station in Chemicals
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 12, 2030
Ultimate People Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Wescape Inspection and Quality Services (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller
- SAQA ID
- 117309
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 173
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP CHIETA
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-07-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the supplied record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 July 2025.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider how assessment is conducted and whether workplace-based learning, practical training or access to a suitable work environment is required.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 117309, NQF level and credit value on the provider's official information before paying fees.