Confectioner (SA)

Education and Training:

To become a confectioner you usually have to complete a traineeship in Food Processing. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Most confectioners are employed by confectionery manufacturers and work in factories.

The confectionery industry continues to grow as new brands and products are launched, accompanied by high levels of advertising, investment and other promotional activities.