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National Certificate: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta and Condiments Manufacturing

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SAQA ID74189
NQF Level3
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This NQF Level 3 national certificate relates to manufacturing processes for cereals, snacks, pasta and condiments. It is positioned within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and carries 120 credits.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may suit people interested in entry-level or developing work in food-product manufacturing, particularly the production of cereals, snacks, pasta and condiments. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification matches their interests and circumstances before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for work as a cereals, snacks, pasta and condiments machine process operator, based on the related-career information supplied. This indicates relevance to the occupation but does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Understanding of manufacturing and assembly work in the cereals, snacks, pasta and condiments sector
  • Developing capability related to machine-based food manufacturing processes
  • Production-process awareness relevant to a machine process operator role

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Cereals, Snacks, Pasta and Condiments Manufacturing
SAQA ID
74189
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
120
Field
6
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
Originator
SGB MAP
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether new enrolment or achievement is currently available for this qualification.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.