🚀 Enrolment & Training Process

For Learners and Employers 

At A&S Training Consultancy, we provide structured, accredited training solutions aligned to both QCTO and SETA requirements. Whether you are an individual learner or an organisation looking to upskill your workforce, our process is designed to be simple, transparent, and results-driven. 

🎓 For Learners

🔵 QCTO Enrolment Process (Occupational Qualifications & Skills Programmes)

Submit your application online. We assess your eligibility, experience, and documentation. 

👉 Outcome: You are matched to a suitable programme or guided on alternatives. 

We help you choose the right qualification based on your goals and interests. 

👉 Outcome: You are placed on the correct learning pathway.

Submit required documents and complete your registration. 

👉 Outcome: You are officially enrolled. 

Learn how the programme works, what is expected, and how to succeed. 

👉 Outcome: You are fully prepared to begin. 

Participate in structured learning through practical and theoretical sessions. 

👉 Outcome: You gain real, job-ready skills. 

Complete assignments and practical evaluations to demonstrate competence. 

👉 Outcome: You are prepared for final assessment. 

You complete an external assessment through the QCTO system. 

👉 Outcome: Your competence is formally evaluated. 

Receive a nationally recognised QCTO certificate. 

👉 Outcome: You are qualified and workplace-ready

🔵 A. W&RSETA-approved qualifications / learnerships

SAQA ID: 58206

Learnership Code: 27Q270014551202

Credits: 130

The National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations, addresses skills and competencies for enabling entry-level employment and positions. The qualifying learner will to access opportunities for further development and training in the specialised areas of Wholesale and Retail such as:

  • Operations.
  • Administration.
  • Merchandising.
  • Stock control.
  • Customer service.
  • Visual display merchandising.
  • Help desk operations.

  SAQA ID: 63409 

   Learnership Code: 27Q270025201203 

   Credits: 120 

This qualification will serve to link the NQF Level 2 National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations qualification and the FET Certificate: Generic Management. The current gap in the learning pathway for Wholesale and Retail (W and R) practitioners will be filled by this qualification. It will serve as the second in the Wholesale and Retail Operations learning pathway and provide a basis for further learning. While the qualifying learners will experience personal growth and development, workplace succession planning will be more readily achieved. 

SAQA ID: 49397 

Learnership Code: 27Q27009301354 

Credits: 125 

This qualification is a further step in a learning pathway that underpins a career in the Wholesale and Retail arena, and helps the progression for a career path within an organisation. This qualification is rooted in actual practice and the learner is expected to be part of a public or private organisation and/or company operating in the area. 
 
The Certificate will form part of a learning pathway that currently stretches from NQF Levels 2 to 5. This pathway will culminate in a qualification at NQF Level 5 with the prospect of a management position within an organisation. 

🔵 B. W&RSETA-approved skills programmes

  1. Store Person (Stockroom) Level 2 — 15 credits
  2. Sales Assistant (General) (Retail Sales Advisor) Level 3 — 20 credits
  3. Small Business Manager/Owner (Operations) Level 3 — 48 credits
  4. Small Business Manager / Owner (Customer Care) Level 3 — 28 credits
  5. Small Business Manager/Owner (Finance) Level 3 — 35 credits
  6. Small Business Manager/Owner (Legislation) Level 3 — 26 credits
  7. Retail Manager (Chain Store) (Operational Finance) Level 5 — 26 credits
  8. Retail Supervisor (Team Supervisor) Level 4 — 25 credits

🔵 C. QCTO-accredited occupational programmes

NQF 5 
ID 103150
106 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies to perform duties as a Retail Chain Store Manager. 
 
A Retail Chain Store Manager manages the functions of a branch of a retail chain organisation. 
 
The industry feels that the qualification will serve to equip qualifying learners with the fundamental skills and attitude necessary to: 

  • Manage retail chain store operational processes. 
  • Maintain retail chain store stakeholder relations. 
  • Implement plans to improve sales in a retail chain store. 
  • Manage risk and maintain assets in a retail chain store. 

NQF 4
ID 99573
100 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with knowledge and skills to operate as a Retail Supervisor. 

A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Supervise retail and wholesale staff. 
  • Supervise the implementation and maintenance of retail or wholesale operations. 
  • Analyse causes of customer complaints and to resolve them in a manner that promotes customer loyalty. 

NQF 3
ID 99669
54 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Retail Sales Advisor. 
 
A Retail Sales Advisor sells goods and services such as Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), clothing, furniture, and speciality merchandise in a retail or wholesale environment. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Attend to different types of customers and resolve queries.
  • Provide customer service and build customer relationships.
  • Sell products in a full-service retail and wholesale sales environment. 

NQF 3
ID 99446
34 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to operate as Dispatching and Receiving Clerks. A Dispatching and Receiving Clerk records goods received into a business and the dispatch of goods from a business while minimising losses to the establishment and maintaining stock records. 
 
A qualifying learner will be able to: 

  • Receive deliveries of stock into the business. 
  • Dispatch stock from the business. 

NQF 5
ID 102161
445 credits
 

This occupational qualification provides an opportunity for the learner to acquire a range of administrative skills to coordinate the activities of an office including information management and operational processes. 
 
Qualified learners will be competent to support management with office and information administration demonstrating a range of administrative and communication skills. They will be able to function in Human Resource, Marketing, Public Relations or Financial departments/unit which will enable them to accomplish tasks professionally and efficiently in the increasingly computerised environment of a business office in accordance with national and international standards in the field. The learner will also understand cultural diversity, multicultural communication and the principles of a professional image and grooming to promote the image of the organisation. 

NQF 3
ID 99688
30 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Visual Merchandiser. 
 
A Visual Merchandiser plans, develops and displays merchandise visually in order to create and maintain interest in the chosen target market and promote sales. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Develop and implement visual merchandising plans. 
  • Merchandise stock visually. 
  • Maintain and evaluate visual merchandising displays. 

NQF 3
ID 118732
54 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Perishable Goods Department Coordinator. 
 
A Perishable Goods Department Coordinator coordinates staff and the supply of perishable goods, whilst controlling and maintaining compliance to cold chain, safety, and company standards. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Handle and resolve customer queries impacting on sales in the perishable goods department 
  • Achieve and maintain cold chain compliance by coordinating activities in the perishable goods department 

NQF 2
ID 99708
28 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Service Station Attendant. 
 
A Service Station Attendant sells and dispenses fuel, lubricants and other accessories, and other automotive accessories, and performs minor checks on motor vehicles at a service station and processes payments. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Interact with customers on a forecourt.
  • Implement forecourt operations. 

NQF 5
ID 103145
131 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to equip a learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies to perform duties as a Retail Buyer. A Retail Buyer Sources, buys and allocates stock for wholesale and retail outlets. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Manage supplier relationships and the performance of stock. 
  • Source products through the identification and selection of suppliers. 
  • Buy products (qualifier). 
  • Allocate stock to stores. 

NQF 6
ID 91789
507 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to manage the functions of a sustainable retail establishment to achieve the objectives of the business while addressing the expectations of the stakeholders. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Manage employees in a retail business. 
  • Manage services and service standards and relations with stakeholders of a retail business. 
  • Manage the stock, supply chain and logistics of a retail business. 
  • Manage the marketing activities of a retail business. 
  • Manage the financial activities of a retail business. 

NQF 4
ID 121792
155 credits
 

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Sales Representative. 
 
A competent learner shall demonstrate among others the following attributes: honesty, integrity, punctuality, self-motivated, responsibility, accountability, interpersonal relations, customer service orientated, ethical behaviour, well organised, self-confidence and confidentiality. 
 
A qualified learner will be able to: 

  • Manage customer relationships within the scope of a Sales Representative in the wholesale and retail industry. 
  • Market, promote and sell products of represented brands to improve sales. 
  • Implement product-positioning strategies within the competitive environment. 

🟢 SETA Enrolment Process (Learnerships & Funded Programmes)

Apply online or be selected through one of our employer or community recruitment initiatives. 

👉 Outcome: You are shortlisted for the programme. 

We assess your eligibility and readiness for the programme. 

👉 Outcome: You are selected as part of the learner cohort. 

You may be placed with an employer for workplace experience. 

👉 Outcome: You gain real workplace exposure. 

Sign learner agreements and be registered with the relevant SETA. 

👉 Outcome: You are officially enrolled and funded. 

Understand your role, expectations, and how the programme works. 

👉 Outcome: You are ready to begin your journey. 

Participate in classroom and workplace-based learning. 

👉 Outcome: You develop practical and theoretical skills. 

Receive ongoing support from facilitators and workplace mentors. 

👉 Outcome: You stay on track and succeed. 

Complete assessments and undergo quality assurance processes. 

👉 Outcome: Your competence is verified. 

Receive a SETA-aligned certificate or statement of results. 

👉 Outcome: You gain recognised qualifications.

đź’Ľ For Employers

🟣 Corporate Training & Enrolment Process (For Companies Enrolling Staff in Training)

Upskill Your Workforce. Strengthen Your Business. 

We partner with organisations to deliver accredited, compliant, and results-driven training programmes that improve performance, support BBBEE objectives, and unlock funding opportunities. 

We engage with your business to understand your training needs, workforce gaps, and compliance requirements. 

👉 Outcome: A clear, tailored training direction is defined. 

We recommend programmes aligned to your business goals, industry needs, and compliance requirements. 

👉 Outcome: You receive a structured, results-driven training plan. 

We assist in identifying funding opportunities and aligning training to BBBEE requirements. 

👉 Outcome: Reduced costs and improved compliance. 

We support you in selecting suitable employees and ensuring they meet programme requirements. 

👉 Outcome: The right learners are enrolled from the start. 

We manage all agreements and registrations with SETA or QCTO bodies. 

👉 Outcome: Fully compliant programme setup. 

We onboard learners and stakeholders, ensuring everyone understands roles and expectations. 

👉 Outcome: Smooth programme launch. 

We deliver practical, workplace-relevant training through flexible methods. 

👉 Outcome: Immediate application of skills in the workplace. 

We provide regular updates on learner progress, attendance, and performance. 

👉 Outcome: Full visibility and accountability. 

We manage all assessments, moderation, and compliance processes. 

👉 Outcome: Quality and compliance assured. 

Learners receive accredited certificates and you receive final reports. 

👉 Outcome: Measurable impact and recognised outcomes.Â