Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
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About this qualification
This is a historically registered Certificate at NQF Level 4 in the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework, carrying 120 credits in the Preventive Health subfield. Its focus is auxiliary nursing, suggesting preparation for supportive nursing-related work rather than qualification as a professional nurse.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational auxiliary nursing and preventive-health support may have considered this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission decision or evidence that a person meets current requirements for nursing work.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have provided a foundation relevant to auxiliary nursing support activities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a nursing occupation. No related career mappings are available, and its historical registration status should be confirmed before relying on it for career or study planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational auxiliary nursing support
- Basic awareness of preventive health
- Supporting care activities within an auxiliary nursing context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 21206
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- F H ODENDAAL HOSPITAL
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA status directly, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that any advertised programme leads to the stated qualification.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or placement requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepted for the specific job, further study or professional pathway you are considering.