Advanced Diploma in Quality Management
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About this qualification
The Advanced Diploma in Quality Management is a 120-credit, NQF Level 7 qualification in the HEQSF, located in the Manufacturing and Assembly subfield. It is associated with Nelson Mandela University and focuses broadly on quality management in a manufacturing-related context.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people who want to develop advanced knowledge related to quality management in manufacturing and assembly environments, subject to the institution’s published admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward quality-management-related work in manufacturing and assembly settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings are available for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Quality management
- Quality assurance
- Quality-focused process improvement
- Applying quality principles in manufacturing and assembly contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Diploma in Quality Management
- SAQA ID
- 101936
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Nelson Mandela University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Check whether the qualification is currently open for enrolment and whether the listed qualification details remain unchanged.