Quality Council for Trades and Occupations Accreditation
Accreditation Number:QCTOSDP01200319-1996
Official QCTO Accreditation
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has set policies to accredit Skills Development Providers (SDPs). This ensures that education and training in occupations and trades offered in the country are credible and valid. This is in accordance with the Skills Development Act (SDA), (Act No 97 of 1998) Chapter 6C as well as the Continuing Education and Training Act 16 of 2006.
Accreditation Details:
Institution: Maphelo Wellness Solution CC
Accreditation Number: QCTOSDP01200319-1996
Occupational Certificate Course
Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer
NQF Level 03ID/OFO Code: 94597
Minimum Credits: 163
Duration: 12-15 Months
Course Content:
- Basic principles of health promotion and education
- Community health needs assessment
- Health communication and messaging strategies
- Preventive healthcare and lifestyle education
- HIV/AIDS, TB, and communicable disease awareness
- Maternal, child, and adolescent health promotion
Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner
NQF Level 05ID/OFO Code: 99714
Minimum Credits: 256
Duration: 18-24 Months
Course Content:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance
- Risk assessment and management systems
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Quality management principles (ISO 9001)
- Environmental management systems
- Health and safety management planning
Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Worker
NQF Level 05ID/OFO Code: 111142
Minimum Credits: 143
Duration: 12-18 Months
Course Content:
- Foundations of counselling theory and practice
- Basic counselling skills and techniques
- Social work ethics and professional conduct
- Crisis intervention and trauma counselling
- Group facilitation and support groups
- Substance abuse counselling approaches
Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker
NQF Level 05ID/OFO Code: 98890
Minimum Credits: 129
Duration: 12 Months
Course Content:
- Social work ethics and professional conduct
- Community development principles
- Basic counseling and support skills
- Case management and referral procedures
- Child and family welfare support
- Working with vulnerable populations
Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker
NQF Level 03ID/OFO Code: 104792
Minimum Credits: 135
Duration: 12 Months
Course Content:
- Basic personal care and hygiene assistance
- Mobility support and transfer techniques
- Nutrition and meal preparation for care recipients
- Home safety and infection control
- Communication skills with elderly and disabled clients
- Monitoring vital signs and basic health observations
Occupational Certificate: Social Counselling Support Worker
NQF Level 04ID/OFO Code: 111143
Minimum Credits: 55
Duration: 6-9 Months
Course Content:
- Introduction to counselling support roles
- Basic communication and listening skills
- Client intake and administrative procedures
- Confidentiality and ethical guidelines
- Support group facilitation assistance
- Crisis intervention support procedures
Skill Programmes
Basic Emergency First Aid Responder
NQF Level 02ID/OFO Code: SP-230801
Minimum Credits: 02
Duration: 2 Days
Course Content:
- Basic life support
- Wound care and bandaging
- Emergency scene management
- Shock management
- CPR and AED awareness
Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder
NQF Level 03ID/OFO Code: SP-230802
Minimum Credits: 05
Duration: 5 Days
Course Content:
- Advanced wound management
- Fractures and splinting
- Medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Multiple casualty management
Advanced Emergency First Aid Responder
NQF Level 04ID/OFO Code: SP-230803
Minimum Credits: 06
Duration: 7 Days
Course Content:
- Advanced trauma life support
- Emergency childbirth
- Toxicological emergencies
- Disaster response
- Team leadership in emergencies
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QCTO Policy Requirements and Compliance
Institutional Responsibilities:
- Address changes must be reported to QCTO before moving
- Training at unapproved locations is prohibited
- Quarterly learner data submission required
- Accreditation number must be referenced in all submissions
Quality Assurance:
- Comply with NQF Amendment Act 12 of 2019
- Unannounced quality assurance audits may occur
- Complete all QCTO forms and documentation
- Maintain learner uptake within first two years
Important Notice:
Certificates can only be issued by QCTO. Any institution found issuing certificates will have their accreditation revoked immediately.
Official Resources and References
All qualification documents, supporting curriculum documents, and policies can be found at:
QCTO Official Website
www.qcto.org.zaSAQA National Database
www.saqa.org.zaNote: Learners must be registered through Maphelo Wellness Solution CC as the accredited provider. All assessments and moderation will be conducted according to QCTO policies and procedures.
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