Certificate: Nursing: General
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 120-credit NQF Level 4 certificate in general nursing, associated with the Preventive Health subfield. It is intended to provide qualification-level preparation related to general nursing practice, but its current registration status should be verified before enrolment or relying on it for further study or work.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring entry-level study related to general nursing and preventive health may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to nursing-related work or further learning, but no specific approved career relationships are supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a nursing career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Nursing: General
- SAQA ID
- 16673
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Empilweni Nursing College
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or clinical requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is accepted for the specific study or work pathway you are considering.