Certificate: Basic Level Pharmacists' Assistants: Hospital Pharmacy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This was a basic-level certificate focused on the hospital-pharmacy context within the health and developmental services field. The qualification’s recorded registration ended on 20 August 2008, and its current SAQA status requires verification. It should therefore not be treated as currently open for enrolment without confirmation.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in exploring basic-level pharmacy support work in a hospital setting might consider this type of qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is mapped to Hospital Pharmacist as a direct pathway relationship, meaning it may be related to that career according to the available career mapping. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into that career. Because the recorded registration ended in 2008, readers should verify whether any current equivalent or recognised progression option exists.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Basic Level Pharmacists' Assistants: Hospital Pharmacy
- SAQA ID
- 19825
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Medical University of Southern Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2008-08-20
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains relevant to your intended pharmacy-related career and clarify what further qualifications or registration steps may be needed.