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Diploma in Consumer Sciences and Food Nutrition ECP | WSU

APS Required

18 | 23 points

University

Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Main/Extended

4 (50-59%) for English as a Home Language or as a First Additional Language
3 (40-49%) for Life Sciences
3 (40-49%) for Physical Sciences

Career Prospects

Food and Nutrition Consultant
Provide advice on balanced diets, meal planning, and food product choices to improve clients’ health and well-being. Consultants work in private practice, wellness centres, and community programmes.
Quality Assurance Officer
Monitor and ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of food products with industry regulations. Quality assurance officers are employed in food manufacturing, processing, and retail companies.
Product Development Assistant
Assist in creating and testing new food products or improving existing ones, focusing on nutrition, flavour, and market trends. Product developers work in food production companies and research facilities.
Community Nutrition Worker
Design and implement nutrition education programmes to promote healthy eating habits in communities. Nutrition workers are employed by NGOs, government health departments, and non-profits.
Catering Manager
Oversee food service operations, including menu planning, nutrition management, and customer satisfaction, in settings like hospitals, schools, or corporate events. Catering managers work in hospitality and institutional food services.

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