National Certificate: Food and Beverage Packaging Operations
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 3 national certificate focused on operational work involved in packaging food and beverage products. It sits within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield and carries 120 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in practical work in food and beverage manufacturing, particularly packaging operations and factory production environments. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support pathways related to food and beverage factory work, food and beverage technician roles, and food and beverage science-related work, based on the recorded career relationships. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any of these careers. The qualification’s registration status should be verified before relying on it for current study or career planning.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Food and Beverage Packaging Operations
- SAQA ID
- 57694
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB FD
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 57694, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.