Certificate: Community and Development Studies
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About this qualification
This is a 128-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the People/Human Centred Development subfield. It is broadly concerned with community and development studies and may provide an introductory foundation for understanding development-related work involving people and communities.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in community-focused and human-centred development studies might consider this qualification as a possible foundation for further learning or development-related work. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support an interest in community and development-related work, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Community and Development Studies
- SAQA ID
- 16266
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- People/Human Centred Development
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2009 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the applicable assessment arrangements and confirm whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Do not assume that the qualification is open for new enrolment until its current status and offering arrangements have been confirmed.