National Certificate: Food Laboratory Analysis
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Food Laboratory Analysis is an NQF level 3 qualification with 130 credits in the OQSF. It is focused on developing a foundation for work involving the analysis of food samples in a laboratory context.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in building a foundation in food laboratory analysis and exploring work related to food testing environments might consider this qualification, subject to the requirements set by the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a supplied direct-pathway relationship with the Food Laboratory Analyst occupation. This indicates relevance to that career, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into the occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational food laboratory analysis
- Working with food-analysis processes in a laboratory context
- Analytical attention to food-related laboratory work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Food Laboratory Analysis
- SAQA ID
- 50305
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 130
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- SGB Fd Mnf
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration snapshot ends on 30 June 2023 and a current status has not been established.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider what assessment arrangements apply, including whether any practical or workplace-based requirements are involved.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 50305 and NQF level 3 match the programme being advertised.