Certificate: Nursing
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About this qualification
This is a 240-credit NQF Level 4 nursing qualification in the Preventive Health subfield. It is associated with foundational preparation for nursing-related work, with an emphasis on the preventive health context. The available record shows a historical registration end date of 5 September 2012, so its current status should be confirmed before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational nursing and preventive health work may consider this qualification as a possible starting point, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is available and recognised for current enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level nursing-related or preventive-health work, depending on the learning delivered and any additional requirements set by employers or relevant authorities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing-related knowledge
- Awareness of preventive health principles
- Basic health-support and care-related skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 17133
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd - Corporate Office
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2012-09-05
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 5 September 2012.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended intake.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace learning requirements apply.
- Confirm whether any additional professional, workplace or regulatory requirements are relevant to the work you hope to pursue.