National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Raw Milk and Cream Handling and Storing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Level 2 national certificate relates to entry-level knowledge and practical capability in food and beverage processing, with a specific focus on handling and storing raw milk and cream. The qualification carries 120 credits and falls within the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield.
What this qualification may cover
- Handling raw milk and cream
- Storing raw milk and cream
- Food and beverage processing in the raw milk and cream context
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in foundational work involving dairy-product processing, raw-material handling or food and beverage manufacturing environments. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to roles such as Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food and Beverage Manufacturing Process Controller and Food and Beverage Process Operator. The supplied relationship evidence also links it to Food and Beverage Scientist and Food and Beverage Technician roles, although the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into any of these careers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Raw milk and cream handling
- Raw milk and cream storage
- Foundational food and beverage processing
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Food and Beverage Processing: Raw Milk and Cream Handling and Storing
- SAQA ID
- 20207
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB DT
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2004-12-05
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied evidence records a registration-end date of 5 December 2004 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements relevant to the programme.
- Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment and that the stated qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level match the offering.