Today, we would like to focus on an important topic: QCTO-accredited occupational qualifications, including how prospective students can verify the accreditation status of Skills Development Providers that offer occupational qualifications, part-qualifications, and skills programmes. This information is especially valuable for learners who have completed Grade 12 or are considering a technical and vocational career pathway.

We will also discuss the risks posed by bogus colleges and institutions that falsely claim to offer accredited qualifications, a challenge that continues to affect many unsuspecting students and their families in South Africa.