Bachelor of Technology: Food Technology
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About this qualification
This is a 480-credit, NQF level 7 bachelor’s degree in the HEQSF focused on food technology within the manufacturing and assembly field. It is intended to provide higher-level preparation for understanding and working with food technology in manufacturing-related contexts. The available information indicates a registration end date of 31 December 2018, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in studying food technology and exploring technical or manufacturing-related work connected with food products may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not replace the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further exploration of food technology and food-manufacturing-related roles by providing degree-level study in the field. No specific related careers are listed, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying degree-level knowledge to food technology contexts
- Understanding food technology in a manufacturing and assembly setting
- Developing a technical foundation for further work or study related to food manufacturing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Food Technology
- SAQA ID
- 78701
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available information shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection conditions.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Ask whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the advertised offering matches the registered qualification.