Bridging Diploma: Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This was a 264-credit diploma-level qualification at NQF Level 5, focused on nursing within the Preventive Health subfield. Its title indicates a bridging pathway into nursing-related study or preparation, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe its curriculum or progression purpose. The recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its current availability and status should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring historical nursing-related qualifications or pathways in preventive health may wish to investigate this qualification, subject to confirmation of its current status, availability and admission conditions. The available information does not establish who was eligible to enrol.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification’s nursing focus may have provided preparation relevant to nursing-related work or further study. However, no approved career relationships are recorded, and this qualification should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into nursing practice.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bridging Diploma: Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 17067
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 264
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- FUNDA COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT CENTRE
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the current SAQA status directly, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006 and the current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification, if it is available.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Ask the provider to confirm that the qualification remains available for new enrolment and can be legitimately awarded.