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Fast Food Pro

Official name: Fast Food Services (learnership)

A national qualification in food preparation, counter and take-away service, offered to funded groups. It also covers large-scale catering, stock control, customer care and basic business skills.

QualificationNational Certificate, NQF 3

Credits138

Offered toFunded groups

Two trainees working the fryer and prep counter in a fast-food kitchen

CATHSSETA-accredited provider 613/P/00381/2022 · National qualification, NQF 3 · For funded groups · SETA grants for employers

Why this course

For fast-service kitchens and catering

Fast food, take-away and large catering kitchens need staff who can cook, serve and handle stock at speed.

A national qualification

SAQA ID 14115, NQF Level 3

A registered National Certificate with 138 credits.

More than cooking

Counter, take-away and stock

Service, payments, hygiene and stock control are part of the qualification.

For employers

Train your team as a group

Funded groups can include staff from one employer or a sponsored community group.

The outcome

What you will be able to do

Learners who complete the qualification can:

  • Prepare and cook food hygienically

  • Accept and store food deliveries

  • Prepare areas for counter and take-away service

  • Provide counter and take-away service

  • Operate a payment point and handle refunds

  • Maintain customer satisfaction

  • Receive, store and issue goods

  • Run a cleaning programme for their own area

  • Provide first aid

  • Use a computer for basic tasks

What you learn

10 modules

The main areas of the qualification.

Two cooks working at the pass
  • 138 credits

  • NQF 3 level

Part 1

Food and service

  • Daily operations

  • Kitchen equipment

  • Fast-food preparation

  • Counter and take-away service

  • Health and safety

Part 2

Business and people

  • Personal development

  • Business communication

  • Leadership

  • Business skills

  • Basic IT

Ready to start? Leave your number and we call you back.

Quick check

Is this course for you?

Ask yourself these three questions.

  • Do you like fast-paced work?

  • Are you good with customers?

  • Is your group sponsored by an employer or funder?

Three yeses? This course is for you.

How it works

From first call to certificate

  • EnquireLeave your number. We explain how the learnership works and who can join.

  • RegistrationWe register the learnership with CATHSSETA and sign the agreements.

  • ClassroomTheory lessons with your facilitator, module by module.

  • WorkplacePractical work at a host employer, recorded in your logbook.

  • Assessment & certificateAssessment and moderation. Competent learners receive the National Certificate.

Ways to join

Choose how you join

Pick the option that fits you, then leave your details below.

Employers

Train your team

  • Registered learnership for your staff

  • Can qualify for SARS allowances and B-BBEE points

  • We handle the paperwork

Funders

Sponsor a group

  • Community or youth groups

  • Recruitment and work readiness first

  • Reporting on every learner

Questions

Before you enrol

Still unsure? Call or WhatsApp +27 62 495 8450.

Can I join on my own?

This qualification is offered to funded groups. Tell us who you are and we will let you know when a group is open, or suggest another course.

What certificate do I get?

Learners who are found competent receive the National Certificate (SAQA ID 14115, NQF Level 3, 138 credits). Injongo is accredited by CATHSSETA to offer it (613/P/00381/2022).

What does an employer get?

Registered learnerships can qualify for SARS learnership allowances, B-BBEE skills development points and CATHSSETA grants. We handle the paperwork with you.

Where is the training?

In Jeffreys Bay, Knysna, George, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Cape St Francis and Mossel Bay, or on site at your workplace for employer groups.

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Enquire now

We call you back to explain how the learnership works and who can join.