Occupational Certificate: Winemaker's Assistant
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF Level 4 occupational qualification is focused on preparing a learner to assist with winemaking activities within the manufacturing and assembly field. It is associated with the role of a winemaker’s assistant and carries 153 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in supporting winemaking operations and developing a foundation for work in a winery or related production environment might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only; prospective learners should confirm the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards work as a winemaker’s assistant and may relate to the broader career of Wine Maker through the supplied direct-pathway relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into that career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Assisting with winemaking production activities
- Supporting manufacturing and assembly processes in a winemaking environment
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Winemaker's Assistant
- Quality Partner
- FOODBEV
- NQF level
- 4
- Credits
- 153
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–7 of 7 matching provider organisations.
Brewsters Academy (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029
Gariburg Wines Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030
Northern Cape Rural TVET College
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Northern Cape Rural TVET College Upington
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030
Optimum Learning Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029
SA Campus
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Wine Training South Africa
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 11, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Winemaker's Assistant
- SAQA ID
- 116275
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 153
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP FOODBE
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-03-20
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as its status requires confirmation and the available record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 20 March 2025.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the required learning, assessment and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 116275, NQF Level 4 and 153-credit structure match the offering.