Accreditation & Regulatory Status

Institutional accreditation, registration and recognition

Highbury College holds the accreditation, registration and recognition status reflected below, as confirmed by the College. Where a digital copy of the supporting certificate has not yet been uploaded to the Digital Campus, this is indicated on the card — it does not affect the confirmed status itself.

QCTO Assessment Centre & Trade Test Centre

View the qualifications Highbury is accredited to assess and the 2026 assessment schedule.

Quality CouncilAccredited

QCTO

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations accreditation as a Skills Development Provider (SDP) for the delivery of occupational qualifications.

Reference No: 07-QCTO/SDP040825200420; 07-QCTO/SDP100626103033; 07-QCTO/SDP230626155844; 07-QCTO/SDP230626160431
Applies to: All Schools
Programmes: All occupational qualifications offered by Highbury College
Supporting document:
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RegistrationRegistered

DHET

Department of Higher Education and Training

Department of Higher Education and Training registration as a private college in terms of the Continuing Education and Training Act.

Applies to: All Schools
Supporting document:
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Quality AssuranceQuality Assured

Umalusi

Umalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training

Umalusi quality assurance of general and further education and training provision at Highbury College.

Applies to: All Schools
Supporting document:
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SETAAccredited

MerSETA

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA

MerSETA accreditation for artisan trade programmes including the Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Welder and Plumber occupational qualifications.

Applies to: School of Artisan and Trade Studies
Programmes: Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Welder, Plumber
Supporting document:
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SETAAccredited

MICT SETA

Media, Information and Communication Technologies SETA

MICT SETA accreditation for information technology and digital skills programmes.

Applies to: School of Information Technology & Data Science
Programmes: Software Developer, AI Software Developer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cloud Administrator, Data Science Practitioner, Design Thinking
Supporting document:
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SETAAccredited

Services SETA

Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Services SETA accreditation for business, finance and management programmes.

Applies to: School of Business & Finance
Programmes: Bookkeeper, Project Manager, HR Management Administrator, Management Accounting Officer, Tax Technician
Supporting document:
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Professional CouncilRecognised

CBE

Council for the Built Environment

Council for the Built Environment recognition for architecture and built environment programmes.

Applies to: School of Architecture & The Built Environment
Programmes: Architectural Draughtsperson, Quantity Surveyor Assistant
Supporting document:
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Professional CouncilRegistered

SACPCMP

South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions

SACPCMP registration — programme alignment for occupational health and safety and project management qualifications.

Applies to: School of Occupational Health & Safety
Programmes: OHS Assistant, OHS Officer, OHS Practitioner, Project Manager
Supporting document:
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RegistrationRegistered on the NQF

SAQA

South African Qualifications Authority

All qualifications offered are registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Each programme page links to its official SAQA record.

Applies to: All Schools
Programmes: All offered qualifications (see individual programme pages for SAQA IDs)
Supporting document:
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RegulatoryStatus to be confirmed

B-BBEE

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment compliance certificate for Highbury College.

Applies to: All Schools
Supporting document:
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QCTO Qualification Accreditation Register

11 accredited qualification records across 4 QCTO accreditation letters · Skills Development Provider accreditation held by Highbury College (Pty) Ltd

Metadata below is transcribed from QCTO accreditation letters verified by the College. Copies of the source letters are available for verification on request. Certification for these occupational qualifications is issued by the QCTO — Highbury College is the accredited provider and is not the awarding body.

Highbury College — Pretoria Central Accredited Training Site

Pretoria Campus — 378 Pretorius StreetPrimary site

378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 0001

Accreditation No. 07-QCTO/SDP040825200420
Valid 25 Jul 2025 – 24 Jul 2030
QualificationSAQA IDNQFCreditsSiteStatus
Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer1187925209Highbury College — Pretoria Central Accredited Training SiteActive
Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst1189865173Highbury College — Pretoria Central Accredited Training SiteActive
Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Innovation Lead1187884160Highbury College — Pretoria Central Accredited Training SiteActive

Source letter available for verification on request.

Accreditation No. 07-QCTO/SDP100626103033
Valid 29 May 2026 – 28 May 2031
QualificationSAQA IDNQFCreditsSiteStatus
Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner1215275120378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive
National Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer1219294120378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive
Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Assistant121930444378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive

Source letter available for verification on request.

Accreditation No. 07-QCTO/SDP230626155844
Valid 15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2031
QualificationSAQA IDNQFCreditsSiteStatus
Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer1187925209378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive
Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner1187085185378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive
Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Innovation Lead1187884160378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive
Occupational Certificate: Design Thinking Practitioner1187054100378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive

Source letter available for verification on request.

Accreditation No. 07-QCTO/SDP230626160431
Valid 15 Jun 2026 – 14 Jun 2031
QualificationSAQA IDNQFCreditsSiteStatus
Occupational Certificate: Electrician917614360378 Pretorius Street, PretoriaActive

Source letter available for verification on request.

Need More Information?

For verification of our accreditation status or to request specific regulatory documentation, please contact our compliance office.