Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit NQF Level 4 certificate focused on auxiliary nursing within the Preventive Health subfield. It is intended to provide a foundation for people interested in supporting healthcare and nursing-related services, subject to the qualification’s current status and applicable provider requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in introductory auxiliary nursing and preventive health may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners seeking a foundation in nursing-related support work, but prospective learners should confirm the qualification’s current availability and any admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level auxiliary nursing-related support work, depending on current recognition, provider arrangements and any additional requirements that apply. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing-related support skills
- Basic understanding of preventive health support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 10467
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- NETCARE EDUCATION-GAUTENG SOUTH WEST
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification meets any employer, occupational or professional requirements relevant to the work you intend to pursue.