National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations
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About this qualification
The National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations is an NQF Level 3, 120-credit qualification in the Secondary Agriculture subfield. It is focused on operational work connected with seed research and development activities.
What this qualification may cover
- Seed research and development operations
- Operational activities within the Secondary Agriculture field
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in practical operational work related to seed research and development in the agricultural sector. It is guidance for consideration, not a statement of admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards work associated with seed research and development operations. The supplied career mapping identifies Research and Development Manager as a direct-pathway-related career, but the qualification alone does not guarantee appointment, employment or progression into that role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Supporting operational activities in seed research and development
- Working with processes relevant to secondary agriculture
- Contributing to agricultural research and development operations
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Seed Research and Development Operations
- SAQA ID
- 48650
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Secondary Agriculture
- Originator
- SGB SAP
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification and its registration details match the information held by SAQA before committing to enrolment.