Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
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About this qualification
The Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing is an NQF Level 4 qualification in the Curative Health field. It is focused on an auxiliary nursing role and may provide foundational preparation for supporting patient care within appropriate healthcare settings.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in introductory auxiliary nursing work and in developing a foundation for further learning in healthcare. Prospective learners should confirm that its historical registration status and any current enrolment options meet their plans.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for auxiliary nursing-related duties and entry-level healthcare support work, subject to the requirements of employers and applicable authorities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or permission to practise.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational patient-care support
- Basic healthcare support practices
- Working within a nursing or healthcare environment
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 22894
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SUB-CAMPUS (KZN COLL)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as its recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if enrolment is available.
- Check the admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether completing the qualification supports the type of nursing or healthcare work you intend to pursue, and check any applicable registration or employment requirements with the relevant authorities.