Advanced University Diploma: Paediatric Nursing
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About this qualification
This is an Advanced University Diploma focused on paediatric nursing, meaning nursing care for infants, children and adolescents. It is positioned at NQF Level 6 on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and carries 120 credits. The available information indicates that its recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing or formalising a nursing focus in paediatric care might consider this qualification. Whether it is suitable depends on the applicant’s existing qualifications, nursing status and the provider’s admission requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support work or further development in nursing contexts involving children and adolescents, subject to the applicable employment, registration and workplace requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Paediatric nursing knowledge
- Child-focused nursing care
- Nursing communication with children and their caregivers
- Application of nursing practice in paediatric care settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced University Diploma: Paediatric Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 16504
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification in its current form.
- Check the admission requirements, including any prior nursing qualifications or professional status that may be required.
- Ask the provider whether clinical placements, workplace learning or other practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the current qualification title, NQF level, credit value and completion requirements with the provider and SAQA-related sources.
- Clarify whether the qualification supports the professional or workplace pathway you are considering, without assuming that it guarantees registration or employment.