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Certificate: Food Preparation and Cooking

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SAQA ID73295
NQF Level3
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 3, 120-credit qualification in the Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure subfield. It is focused broadly on food preparation and cooking and was originated by City Guilds International. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2016, so its current availability and status should be verified before relying on it.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation in food preparation and cooking, particularly those considering entry-level work in food service or hospitality, might consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s current offering and published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is related to the occupations of Cook and Fast Food Cook through the supplied direct-pathway relationships. This indicates relevance to those career directions, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into either occupation.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational food preparation skills
  • Foundational cooking skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Food Preparation and Cooking
SAQA ID
73295
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
120
Field
11
Subfield
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Originator
City Guilds International
Registration end in source dataset
2016-12-31
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

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  • Confirm that the provider is appropriately accredited or authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level on the provider’s information match the qualification you intend to study.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.