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Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing

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SAQA ID17079
NQF Level4
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

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 support-oriented nursing and health-prevention contexts, but its current availability and status should be confirmed before enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in beginning or developing a foundation in auxiliary nursing and preventive health support may consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm that an applicant meets any admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may be relevant to auxiliary nursing-related or preventive health support work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or permission to practise, and any additional employer, regulatory or workplace requirements should be confirmed.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational auxiliary nursing support
  • Basic understanding of preventive health contexts
  • Support-oriented healthcare practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
SAQA ID
17079
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023.
  • 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 any practical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm the qualification’s current recognition and relevance for the type of nursing or health-support work you intend to pursue.
  • Obtain current information about fees, duration and delivery arrangements directly from the provider.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.