National Certificate: Professional Cookery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Certificate: Professional Cookery is an NQF Level 4 occupational qualification in the hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure field. It is focused on developing a foundation for work related to professional cookery and food preparation. The qualification carries 145 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in professional cookery, kitchen-based work and the broader hospitality sector. It may be relevant to learners exploring a pathway towards work as a Cook, subject to employer requirements and available opportunities.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is related to the Cook occupation and may support preparation for cookery-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry. The qualification’s registration status and availability for enrolment should be verified before making decisions.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Professional cookery
- Food preparation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Professional Cookery
- SAQA ID
- 14111
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 145
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
- Originator
- SGB HTTL&G
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- 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 whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently available for new enrolment and whether the provider’s offering matches the official qualification details.