What you need to know before enrolling for a study programme or qualification.
Umalusi
Before you register for any qualification or programme
Ensure the following:
You fully understand the accreditation status of the institution offering the qualification and that
You fully understand the status of the qualification or programme.
Use the following information when considering where to enrol and, what to enrol for.
Umalusi (the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training) is an official body that accredits private providers to offer particular qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at levels 1-4.
NB: Public (government) providers such as public schools, public adult learning centres and public TVET colleges are not required to seek accreditation
Umalusi accredits:
- Private FET colleges
- Private adult education and training providers
- Independent schools.
A list of private institutions accredited by Umalusi can be found on their website at www.umalusi.org.zahttps://www.umalusi-online.org.za/enquiries
If you want to check on a provider accredited by QCTO or a SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) go to the website of the South African Qualifications Authority at www.saqa.org.za and click on the links with the various SETAs where you can access lists of accredited providers.
Source: Umalusi
