

Accreditation Consulting: Qualifications, Programmes, Skills Development Programmes, and Short Courses
Accreditation of qualifications, programmes, skills development programmes, and short courses is essential to ensuring that learning offerings meet national standards, are fit for purpose, and hold recognised value within the education and training system. Achieving this requires a structured approach that integrates sound design, regulatory alignment, and responsiveness to quality assurance requirements.
Ontech Solutions provides specialised support across the full accreditation lifecycle, working alongside institutions, organisations, and government entities to bring learning offerings from concept to approval. We support the early stages of conceptualisation by assisting in structuring qualifications and programmes that are aligned to professional and occupational demands and regulatory expectations. This is followed by comprehensive preparation for accreditation, including the development and refinement of all required documentation.
Our services include the design and review of programme and qualification documents, evaluation and strengthening of institutional policies, and thorough compliance checks against accreditation criteria. We also guide clients through the technical aspects of the online application process, ensuring that submissions are accurate, complete, and aligned with the requirements of the relevant authorities.
During the evaluation phase, Ontech Solutions provides targeted support in responding to feedback from statutory bodies such as the Council on Higher Education (CHE), Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). We assist in addressing areas of improvement, revising submissions where necessary, and ensuring that all stipulated standards and criteria are fully met.
Our approach is focused on precision, compliance, and quality, enabling clients to navigate the accreditation process efficiently and achieve successful outcomes with confidence.

