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.
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.
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.
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.
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 students who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 students who want to improve employability, gain career-ready skills, and continue into higher education.
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 students, complete their studies and gain recognised qualifications.
The vision is a South Africa where quality education is available to every student 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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