QCTO occupational qualifications, explained
GCC Skills Development is a QCTO-accredited skills development provider. Here is what that means for your learnerships.
What is the QCTO?
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) oversees occupational qualifications in South Africa. Training providers must be accredited by the QCTO to deliver its occupational certificates.
Occupational vs legacy qualifications
Older SETA-registered qualifications (legacy qualifications) are being replaced by QCTO occupational qualifications. Each legacy qualification has a last date for new enrolments, after which learners enrol on the occupational replacement.
Occupational qualifications are built from three parts: knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience, so learners finish ready for a specific occupation.
What it means for employers
Learnerships on QCTO occupational qualifications count toward the Skills Development element of your B-BBEE scorecard, and future-proof your programme as legacy qualifications are phased out. Ask us which qualification fits each role.
QCTO qualifications we offer
120 of 120 qualifications
- Occupational CertificateNQF 364 credits
Abattoir Supervisor
SAQA 118696AGRISETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5198 credits
Adult Literacy Teacher
SAQA 101709ETDP SETA - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 520 credits
Advanced End User Computing
SAQA SP-240203QCTO - Occupational CertificateNQF 4176 credits
Aquaculture Farmer
SAQA 104912AGRISETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5209 credits
Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
SAQA 118792MICT SETA - National CertificateNQF 249 credits
Automotive Battery Fitter and Tester
SAQA 117018MERSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4224 credits
Automotive Sales Advisor
SAQA 118097SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 2182 credits
Automotive Workshop Assistant
SAQA 117475MERSETA - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 336 credits
Barber
SAQA SP-191215QCTO - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 22 credits
Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
SAQA SP-230801QCTO - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 330 credits
Basic End User Computing
SAQA SP-240401QCTO - Occupational CertificateNQF 5365 credits
Bookkeeper
SAQA 98959FASSET - Occupational CertificateNQF 4361 credits
Bricklayer
SAQA 93627NAMB - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Bricklayer
SAQA 641201TRADES - Occupational CertificateNQF 5110 credits
Buyer
SAQA 103222W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5120 credits
Career Development Information Officer
SAQA 96372ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 230 credits
Cash Office Clerk
SAQA 101863W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5190 credits
Child and Youth Care Worker
SAQA 99510HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4149 credits
Cloud Administrator
SAQA 118699MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 1120 credits
Commercial Cleaner
SAQA 118709SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 149 credits
Commercial Floor Cleaner
SAQA 118713SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4150 credits
Community Development Worker
SAQA 97708ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6240 credits
Compliance Officer
SAQA 91671FASSET - Occupational CertificateNQF 5285 credits
Contact Centre Manager
SAQA 99687SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5173 credits
Cybersecurity Analyst
SAQA 118986MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5185 credits
Data Science Practitioner
SAQA 118708MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4160 credits
Design Thinking Innovation Lead
SAQA 118788MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4100 credits
Design Thinking Practitioner
SAQA 118705MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4544 credits
Diesel Mechanic
SAQA 117237NAMB - Occupational CertificateNQF 3102 credits
Disability Attendant
SAQA 104908HW SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 334 credits
Dispatching and Receiving Clerk
SAQA 99446W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4131 credits
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
SAQA 97542ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4360 credits
Electrical
SAQA 91761NAMB - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Electrician
SAQA 671101TRADES - Occupational CertificateNQF 6467 credits
Environmental Science Technician
SAQA 99508LGSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4167 credits
E-Waste Operations Controller
SAQA 119264MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6262 credits
Facilities Manager
SAQA 102147SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5205 credits
Family Law Practitioner
SAQA 119432SASSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6515 credits
Financial Advisor
SAQA 105026INSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 7180 credits
Financial Markets Practitioner
SAQA 117238FASSET - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Fitter and Turner
SAQA 652302TRADES - Advanced Occupational CertificateNQF 6134 credits
Franchise Manager
SAQA 121690SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 3122 credits
Freight Handling Practitioner
SAQA 122623TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 7376 credits
Governance Practitioner
SAQA 104991FASSET - Occupational CertificateNQF 8156 credits
Governance Professional
SAQA 118115FASSET - National Occupational CertificateNQF 4160 credits
Graphic Media Designer
SAQA 122663MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 7454 credits
Health Information Manager
SAQA 101838HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 3163 credits
Health Promotion Officer
SAQA 94597HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 268 credits
Home Based Personal Care Assistant
SAQA 104779HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 3135 credits
Home Based Personal Care Worker
SAQA 104792HWSETA - Higher Occupational CertificateNQF 5120 credits
Human Resource Management Administrator
SAQA 121150SERVICES SETA - Advanced Occupational DiplomaNQF 7178 credits
Human Resource Management Advisor
SAQA 121152SERVICES SETA - Advanced Occupational CertificateNQF 6134 credits
Human Resource Management Officer
SAQA 121151SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5163 credits
Insurance Underwriter
SAQA 117329INSETA - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 420 credits
Intermediate End User Computing
SAQA SP-240202QCTO - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 46 credits
Intermediate Occupational Health and Safety (Ohs) Representative (High Risk Work Area)
SAQA SP-250816QCTO - Occupational CertificateNQF 7130 credits
Internal Auditor (ICT Internal Auditor)
SAQA 101405FASSET - QualificationNQF 4141 credits
Internet-of-Things-Practitioner
SAQA 119262MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5193 credits
Journalist
SAQA 101872FP&M SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5209 credits
Labour Inspector
SAQA 118748SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4116 credits
Laptop Repairer
SAQA 122449MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 7195 credits
Learning and Development Advisor
SAQA 118774ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5316 credits
Management Assistant
SAQA 101876SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5175 credits
Marketing Coordinator
SAQA 118706SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5240 credits
Market Research Analyst
SAQA 119450QCTO - Occupational CertificateNQF 4410 credits
Mechanical Fitter
SAQA 94021NAMB - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Mechanical Fitter
SAQA 653303TRADES - Advanced Occupational CertificateNQF 6241 credits
Media / Programme Content Production Manager
SAQA 121157MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4697 credits
Millwright
SAQA 97585NAMB - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Millwright
SAQA 671202TRADES - Occupational CertificateNQF 4104 credits
Mobile Device Repairer
SAQA 122468MICT SETA - Higher Occupational CertificateNQF 5229 credits
Motion Graphics Designer
SAQA 122621MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 8721 credits
Municipal Finance Manager
SAQA 118775LGSETA - Occupational Skills ProgrammeNQF 232 credits
New Venture
SAQA SP-210401QCTO - Occupational CertificateNQF 444 credits
Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
SAQA 121930HW SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4120 credits
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
SAQA 121929HW SETA - Higher Occupational CertificateNQF 5120 credits
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
SAQA 121527HW SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4124 credits
Occupational Trainer
SAQA 97154ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4124 credits
Occupational Trainer
SAQA 97691ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5445 credits
Office Administrator
SAQA 102161SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5330 credits
Paralegal
SAQA 117325SASSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 553 credits
Planner
SAQA 103151W&R SETA - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Plasterer
SAQA 642302TRADES - Occupational CertificateNQF 4360 credits
Plumber
SAQA 91782NAMB - QualificationNQF LISTED TRADE
Plumber
SAQA 642601TRADES - Occupational CertificateNQF 5180 credits
Procurement Officer
SAQA 111445W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5240 credits
Project Manager
SAQA 101869SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6161 credits
Purchasing Officer
SAQA 91788W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5106 credits
Quality Assurer
SAQA 118769SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4173 credits
Quality Controller
SAQA 117309CHIETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 343 credits
Quality Inspector
SAQA 117308CHIETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6270 credits
Quality Manager
SAQA 118768SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 3190 credits
Radio Operator
SAQA 118090TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5131 credits
Retail Buyer
SAQA 103145W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5106 credits
Retail Chain Store Manager
SAQA 103150W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6507 credits
Retail Manager: Retail Store Manager
SAQA 91789W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4100 credits
Retail Supervisor
SAQA 99573W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4120 credits
Road Transport Supervisor
SAQA 122627TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5256 credits
Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Ohs Practitioner)
SAQA 99714HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 354 credits
Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor)
SAQA 99669W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 228 credits
Service Station Attendant
SAQA 99708W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5244 credits
Small Business Consultant
SAQA 118741SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5129 credits
Social Auxiliary Worker
SAQA 98890HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 455 credits
Social Counselling Support Worker
SAQA 111143HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5143 credits
Social Counselling Worker
SAQA 111142HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6192 credits
Social Security Assessor
SAQA 105028HWSETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5220 credits
Software Developer
SAQA 118707MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6240 credits
Software Engineer
SAQA 119458MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 570 credits
Software Tester
SAQA 119438MICT SETA - Higher Occupational CertificateNQF 5168 credits
Sound Operator
SAQA 120748MICT SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 241 credits
Store Person
SAQA 99703W&R SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 7180 credits
Supply Chain Executive
SAQA 111386TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 6180 credits
Supply Chain Manager
SAQA 111357TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5145 credits
Supply Chain Practitioner
SAQA 99111TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5180 credits
Supply Chain Practitioner
SAQA 110942TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 460 credits
Survey Interviewer
SAQA 97232SERVICES SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4190 credits
Trade Unionist
SAQA 118790ETDP SETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 4554 credits
Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician)
SAQA 117042NAMB - Occupational CertificateNQF 4121 credits
Transport Clerk
SAQA 94025TETA - Occupational CertificateNQF 5120 credits
Valuer (Municipal Property Assessor)
SAQA 99700LGSETA
FAQ
QCTO questions
Are our existing SETA qualifications still valid?
Qualifications already achieved remain valid. Legacy qualifications have a last date for new enrolments, after which learners enrol on the QCTO occupational replacement.
Do QCTO learnerships count for B-BBEE?
Yes. Accredited learnerships on QCTO occupational qualifications count toward the Skills Development element of the scorecard.
How can I verify your QCTO accreditation?
Search our accreditation register by accreditation number, SAQA ID or campus.
Moving from legacy to QCTO?
We'll map your current programmes to their occupational replacements.