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National Certificate: N3 Food Services

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SAQA ID67472
NQF Level3
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The National Certificate: N3 Food Services is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure field. It is focused on foundational preparation for work involving food service activities and customer-facing service environments. The supplied information indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2023, so its current status should be confirmed before making enrolment decisions.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing a foundation for food service work, particularly in customer-facing hospitality environments. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s current admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate directly to work as a Food Service Counter Attendant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry. Since the supplied registration information indicates an end date of 30 June 2023 and current status has not been verified, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available and recognised for new enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational food service skills
  • Customer-facing service skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: N3 Food Services
SAQA ID
67472
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
3
Minimum credits
120
Field
11
Subfield
Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
Originator
Department of Education
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is still available for new enrolment.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 67472 and NQF Level 3 details match the offering being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.