Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition
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About this qualification
The Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 within the Consumer Services subfield. It focuses broadly on the relationship between consumers, food and nutrition, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe its specific curriculum or learning activities.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in food, nutrition and consumer-focused services who want to pursue further study or explore work related to these areas. It should not be treated as an admission rule; prospective students must confirm the provider’s actual entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further exploration of food, nutrition and consumer-service-related work. No specific related careers have been supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of food and nutrition in a consumer-services context
- Awareness of consumer-focused considerations related to food and nutrition
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Consumer Science in Food and Nutrition
- SAQA ID
- 100743
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Consumer Services
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment approach, study format and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments and whether the named qualification and SAQA ID remain applicable.