Certificate: Nursing: Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a higher-education nursing qualification focused on midwifery, the area of healthcare concerned with supporting women and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. It was positioned at NQF Level 5 and carried 128 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in nursing and midwifery-related healthcare work may have considered this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm whether it is still available and whether it matches their intended study or career pathway.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have supported preparation for midwifery-related nursing work, but no specific approved career relationships are available here. It should not be taken as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration. Because its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, readers should verify whether it remains recognised for any current purpose before relying on it.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Nursing: Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 16270
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration or recognition status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if it is being advertised.
- Check the applicable admission requirements with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Clarify whether the qualification can support the intended nursing or midwifery pathway and whether any separate registration or regulatory requirements apply.
- Be cautious of enrolment offers because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2009.