Communication Studies and Language includes qualifications for Communication Studies, Information Studies and Language. The Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO) is responsible for ensuring that the occupational qualifications registered are in demand.
QCTO Qualifications for Communication Studies and Language in 2023
Field 004: Communication Studies and Language
The QCTO is the Primary or Delegated QA Functionary of the following qualifications on the OQSF:
| Qual / Prog ID | Qualification Title / Learning Programme Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Learning Subfield | Originator | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16203 | National Certificate: Journalism | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Communication Studies | Damelin | 120 |
| 49023 | National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Communication Studies | SGB Translation, Interpreting and Language Editing | 249 |
| 94598 | Occupational Certificate: Library Assistant | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Information Studies | Development Quality Partner – ETDP SETA | 127 |
Lists of New QCTO Qualifications:
- Check out this list of currently registered learnerships. There is a pipeline of new qualifications being developed so there’s a lot of stuff to keep up to date with!
- NQF. Level 1 and 2 for those with little or no high school and limited if any work experience
- List of NQF Level 3 qualifications for those with some high school and little or no work experience.
- Awesome NQF Level 4 qualifications for Matriculants or experienced workers.
We are adding more updates so follow #KeepClimbing for the latest.
Field 004 in 2017
There were only 11 qualifications registered with the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations in this field.
Communication Studies and Language includes qualifications for Communication Studies, Information Studies and Language.
| Learning Subfield | Qual / Prog ID | Qualification Title / Learning Programme Title | NQF Level | Originator | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies | 15789 | Certificate: Conversational French | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 15792 | Certificate: Conversational German | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 15795 | Certificate: Conversational Italian | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 15796 | Certificate: Conversational Spanish | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 15797 | Certificate: Conversational Zulu | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 16208 | Certificate: Introduction: Media Studies and Journalism | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 19447 | Certificate: Xhosa Intensive | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 16203 | National Certificate: Journalism | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Damelin | 120 |
| Communication Studies | 49023 | National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting | NQF Level 05 | SGB Translation, Interpreting and Language Editing | 249 |
| Information Studies | 94598 | Occupational Certificate: Library Assistant | NQF Level 05 | Development Quality Partner – ETDP SETA | 127 |
| Language | 16209 | Certificate: Zulu for Beginners | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Intec College | 120 |
