National Certificate: Food and Beverage Laboratory Practices: Food and Beverage Laboratory Analysis
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 120-credit National Certificate at NQF Level 3 focused on laboratory practices and analysis in the food and beverage sector. It falls within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and is intended to relate to practical laboratory work in this industry.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in entry-level food and beverage laboratory work, including laboratory analysis and technical activities in the food and beverage sector. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Food Laboratory Analyst, Food and Beverage Technician, Food and Beverage Factory Worker and Food and Beverage Scientist, based on the recorded direct-pathway relationships. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into any of these careers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Food and beverage laboratory practices
- Food and beverage laboratory analysis
- Practical laboratory work in a food and beverage setting
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Food and Beverage Laboratory Practices: Food and Beverage Laboratory Analysis
- SAQA ID
- 23138
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB FD
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2005-12-04
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether they apply to this specific qualification.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification is still available, since the recorded registration-end date is 4 December 2005.