Bachelor of Diaconiology: Social Work
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Diaconiology: Social Work was a higher-education qualification focused on social work within the broader area of promotive health and developmental services. It was recorded at NQF level 6 and carried 480 credits. The available information indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its current availability should be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may have been of interest to people seeking academic preparation in social work and developmental service contexts. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should first confirm whether it remains available or has been replaced by another qualification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title indicates relevance to social work-related preparation and the promotive health and developmental services field. However, no specific approved career relationships are recorded, and the qualification alone should not be understood to guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because its recorded registration period ended in 2006, its historical status and relevance should be checked carefully.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of social work
- Awareness of promotive health and developmental service contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Diaconiology: Social Work
- SAQA ID
- 6135
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is still offered or has been replaced.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved.
- Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and any workplace, practical or experiential-learning requirements, if applicable.
- Confirm whether completing the qualification supports any professional registration or practice requirements, and verify those requirements with the relevant authority.