Occupational Trainer – NQF Level 4
QCTO Learnership
Course overview
The Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer is a nationally registered qualification that equips technical and occupational experts with the knowledge and skills to deliver structured, high-quality learning workplace. This NQF Level 4 programme prepares trainers to plan, prepare, facilitate, assess, and evaluate workplace-based learning interventions. It responds to the national need for professionalised workplace trainers who can develop competence in trainees across industries and trades, supporting the growth of a skilled and productive workforce. The trainer’s role is pivotal, demanding a continuous dedication to keeping pace with industry dynamics, workplace advancements, and the unique needs of their trainees. NQF Level 4 (124 Credits)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the qualification, learners will be able to:
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To :
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of an NQF Level 4 qualification (or equivalent).
Demonstrated technical or occupational expertise in the field in which the learner intends to train. - Access to a workplace where training delivery, assessment, and evaluation can be conducted.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for experienced workplace trainers who meet the entry competencies.
International Comparability
This qualification aligns with international benchmarks for workplace trainer development:
- Germany: Comparable to the Berufspädagoge (Occupational Trainer) and Workplace Tutor certification aligned to the European Qualifications Framework.
- Australia: Comparable to the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, which equips trainers and assessors in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. While South Africa’s curriculum is uniquely contextualised for local workplace training requirements, it reflects global standards in developing trainers’ facilitation, assessment, and workplace learning skills.
Occupational Trainer – NQF Level 4 Certification
- Qualification Title: Occupational Certificate: Occupational Trainer
- SAQA ID: 97154
- NQF Level: 4
- Minimum Credits: 124
- Quality Council: QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations)
- Development Quality Partner: MERSETA
- Sub-Framework: Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF)
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification can pursue careers such as:
Successful learners may also progress to qualifications such as:
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