Bachelor of Technology: Food Technology
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Technology: Food Technology is a higher-education qualification focused broadly on the application of technology in food-related manufacturing and production contexts. It is recorded at NQF Level 7 with 480 credits and falls within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in food technology, food-related manufacturing, and technical work connected with the production of food products. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further exploration of technical and manufacturing-related opportunities in the food technology area. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration, or entry into a particular career. No approved related careers are recorded for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying technical thinking in food technology contexts
- Understanding manufacturing and assembly contexts related to food technology
- Developing analytical and problem-solving approaches for technical work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Food Technology
- SAQA ID
- 72137
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification offered matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the institution or provider.
- Ask the institution or provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory, workplace, or other experiential requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is still available for new enrolment or whether a current replacement qualification should be considered.