National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Fruit and Vegetables Processing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a historical NQF Level 3 national certificate focused on processing fruit and vegetables within the manufacturing and assembly field. It carries 140 credits. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2015, so its current availability for enrolment should be verified before it is considered.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in entry-level work connected with fruit and vegetable processing, including grading, machine operation or preservation, may consider this qualification. It may also suit learners seeking a foundation in a food-processing environment, subject to the provider's actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to roles such as Fruit and Vegetable Grader / Classer, Fruit and Vegetable Processing Machine Operator, and Fruit or Vegetable Preserver. These relationships indicate areas of occupational relevance, but the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any of these careers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Fruit and vegetable grading or classing
- Operation of fruit and vegetable processing machinery
- Fruit and vegetable preservation
- Participation in fruit and vegetable processing work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Fruit and Vegetables Processing
- SAQA ID
- 20504
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB FD
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2015-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2015.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 20504 and NQF Level 3 details match the offering being advertised.