Quality Assurer – NQF Level 5
QCTO Learnership
Course overview
The Occupational Certificate: Quality Assurer (SAQA ID 118769) is a nationally registered part-qualificationdesigned to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies required to performquality assurance functions across industries. Quality Assurers play a critical role in ensuring that products and services meet established standards through planned, systematic quality activities that support organisational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This programme prepares learners to coordinate, manage, and improve quality assurance systems and activities within diverse operational contexts, contributing to productivity, competitiveness, and continuous improvement across the South African economy
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, learners will be able to:
- Coordinate and implement quality assurance processes and activities to enhance organisational
efficiency and profitability - Manage and monitor quality functions that support operations and drive continuous improvement
initiatives. - Apply business ethics, accountability, and compliance standards within quality management
environments - Analyse quality data and information to support decision-making and performance enhancement.
- Manage teams and lead quality assurance departments or units effectively.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To:
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Requirement: Occupational Certificate: Quality Controller, NQF Level 4
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied for learners who demonstrate equivalent
workplace experience or prior learning in relevant quality assurance roles.
International Comparability
The Occupational Certificate: Marketing Coordinator compares favorably with similar international qualifications in both content and structure, particularly with:
- American Society for Quality (ASQ), USA: Certified Quality Technician and Certified Quality
Manager qualifications, focusing on quality concepts, tools, auditing, and continuous improvement. - University of Manitoba, Canada: Certificate in Quality Management, which includes Quality
Assurance Planning and Quality Improvement principles aligned to Total Quality Management
(TQM) and ISO 9000 standards - New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ): Certificate in Quality Assurance (OP5280), which
develops capabilities in modern quality management, Six Sigma application, environmental
integration, and stakeholder engagement.
While aligned with global standards, the South African qualification uniquely addresses local industry
needs, transformation priorities, and national competitiveness initiatives
Potential Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification can pursue roles such as:
Career pathways extend into senior quality management, compliance management, or operational excellence roles across manufacturing, services, parastatals, and government sectors.
Learning Options
This qualification may be achieved through:
- Structured Learning: Delivered by accredited training providers offering theoretical and practical
components aligned with QCTO standards - Workplace-Based Learning: Practical and work experience modules conducted in approved
workplaces under supervision. - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): For experienced professionals seeking formal recognition of
existing competencies.
Learners must complete all knowledge, practical, and work experience modules and undergo an External
Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted through the QCTO to achieve the qualification.
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