Health and Safety
Protect and Prevent through Health and Safety Expertise
Make safety your career with industry-aligned training that prepares you to manage risk, promote compliance, and protect wellbeing.
National Recognition
QCTO accreditation explained
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) regulates occupational qualifications in South Africa. Its accreditation ensures that programmes meet the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework and are trusted by employers. Students gain recognised qualifications, businesses meet compliance standards, and communities benefit from skills that create resilience and opportunity.
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International Endorsement
The role of QLS in credibility
In addition to QCTO accreditation, many programmes are endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) in the United Kingdom. This endorsement strengthens credibility without replacing South African recognition. Students gain portable qualifications, businesses align their workforce with global standards, and communities benefit from education that meets international benchmarks.
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Recognised CPD Points for Professionals
Saiosh endorsement for Occupational Health and Safety
The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the professional body for Occupational Health and Safety. Selected accredited programmes are verified by Saiosh for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This ensures that professionals can meet industry requirements while strengthening their expertise through recognised and credible learning.
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NQF Level 5 Skills Programme
What they are and why they matter
An NQF 5 skills programme is a shorter, accredited learning pathway registered on South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It provides focused training at level 5, which is equivalent to the first year of a higher education qualification. These programmes are designed to build practical skills, provide recognised credits, and create pathways to further learning or employment.
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NQF Level 5 Qualifications
A stepping stone to opportunity
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited, nationally recognised, and designed to provide practical skills for the workplace. They are positioned just above matric (NQF 4) and below diplomas and degrees, making them an ideal pathway for learners who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
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National Recognition
QCTO accreditation explained
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) regulates occupational qualifications in South Africa. Its accreditation ensures that programmes meet the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework and are trusted by employers. Students gain recognised qualifications, businesses meet compliance standards, and communities benefit from skills that create resilience and opportunity.
Learn More
International Endorsement
The role of QLS in credibility
In addition to QCTO accreditation, many programmes are endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) in the United Kingdom. This endorsement strengthens credibility without replacing South African recognition. Students gain portable qualifications, businesses align their workforce with global standards, and communities benefit from education that meets international benchmarks.
Learn More
Recognised CPD Points for Professionals
Saiosh endorsement for Occupational Health and Safety
The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) is the professional body for Occupational Health and Safety. Selected accredited programmes are verified by Saiosh for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. This ensures that professionals can meet industry requirements while strengthening their expertise through recognised and credible learning.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Skills Programme
What they are and why they matter
An NQF 5 skills programme is a shorter, accredited learning pathway registered on South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It provides focused training at level 5, which is equivalent to the first year of a higher education qualification. These programmes are designed to build practical skills, provide recognised credits, and create pathways to further learning or employment.
Learn More
NQF Level 5 Qualifications
A stepping stone to opportunity
NQF Level 5 qualifications are accredited, nationally recognised, and designed to provide practical skills for the workplace. They are positioned just above matric (NQF 4) and below diplomas and degrees, making them an ideal pathway for learners who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
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The Mission
A mission to break down barriers
The mission is to make accredited, affordable, and accessible education available to those often excluded from the skills economy. Through partnerships with providers, businesses, and communities, programmes are delivered where they are needed most, with support that helps learners complete their studies and gain recognised qualifications.
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Our Vision
A vision of education without exclusion
The vision is a South Africa where quality education is available to every learner regardless of cost, distance, or circumstance. By building a national ecosystem through partnerships, accredited learning connects directly with opportunity, empowering individuals, strengthening businesses, and uplifting communities through sustainable skills development and measurable outcomes.
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Accelerate Management School
Accelerate Management School (AMS) is one of LearnSquad’s key academic partners, delivering accredited programmes across business, management, and professional fields. With a strong reputation for quality and compliance, AMS ensures every course meets QCTO standards in South Africa, with many also endorsed internationally for added credibility and recognition.
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