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Occupational Certificate: Dried Dairy Products Maker

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SAQA ID102961
NQF Level4
Credits353
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This NQF Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on work associated with making dried dairy products within the Secondary Agriculture field. It carries 353 credits and is designed around a specific dairy-processing occupation.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in practical work in dairy-product processing, particularly those considering an occupational pathway related to operating machinery used in dairy production, may wish to investigate this qualification. This is general guidance and not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support a pathway toward work as a Dairy Products Machine Operator, based on the mapped direct career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or career entry.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Dairy product processing skills
  • Operation of machinery used in dairy-products production
  • Practical skills related to making dried dairy products
QCTO training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

2 active accredited provider organisations

This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.

QCTO qualification
Dried Dairy Products Maker
Quality Partner
FOODBEV
NQF level
4
Credits
353

Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations

Showing 1–2 of 2 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

Lactalis Ladismith (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Bonnievale · Western Cape | Ladysmith · Western Cape

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/AC-TTC240823165231 | 01-QCTO/SDP041223112236 | 01-QCTO/SDP041223113537

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 23, 2028

QCTO Active

Ladismith Cheese Company (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Ladysmith · Western Cape | Ladysmith · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP041223114833 | 05-QCTO/AC-TTC240823170521

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 23, 2028

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Occupational Certificate: Dried Dairy Products Maker
SAQA ID
102961
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
353
Field
1
Subfield
Secondary Agriculture
Originator
DQP FOODBE
Registration end in source dataset
2023-07-26
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, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 26 July 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment before making payment or committing to a programme.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.