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Bachelor of Technology: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition

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SAQA ID66421
NQF Level7
Credits480
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 480-credit, NQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification focused on consumer science in the area of food and nutrition. The recorded registration-end snapshot is 31 December 2018, and its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on it for new enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in the relationship between food, nutrition and consumer services, subject to the provider’s applicable admission requirements. Interest in the subject area does not by itself establish eligibility for admission.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide higher-education preparation relevant to work involving food, nutrition and consumer-service contexts. No specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational knowledge of food and nutrition within a consumer science context
  • Understanding of consumer-service perspectives related to food and nutrition

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Technology: Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition
SAQA ID
66421
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
7
Minimum credits
480
Field
11
Subfield
Consumer Services
Originator
Walter Sisulu University
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification details match the provider’s current information.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that apply.
  • Confirm how the qualification will be recorded if it is historical or no longer registered for new enrolment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.