Bridging Diploma: General Nursing
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About this qualification
This is a 240-credit Bridging Diploma in General Nursing at NQF Level 5, located in the Preventive Health subfield. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, and its current SAQA status requires verification before it is considered for enrolment or study planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People researching historical or bridging pathways in general nursing may consider this qualification as part of their information-gathering. It should not be assumed to be available for new enrolment until its current status and availability have been confirmed.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is related to general nursing and preventive health education, so it may have supported preparation for nursing-related study or work at the time it was registered. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and its historical registration status should be checked carefully.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational general nursing knowledge and practice
- Awareness of preventive health principles
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bridging Diploma: General Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 22078
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Rietvlei Hospital Nursing Education Institution
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is still available for enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Ask the provider to confirm admission requirements and whether prior learning or bridging conditions apply.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements before enrolling.
- Request written confirmation of the qualification title, SAQA ID 22078, NQF level and credit value from the provider.
- Check whether the qualification meets any current requirements relevant to the nursing pathway being considered.