Certificate: Nursing: Primary Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Certificate: Nursing: Primary Care is a nursing qualification focused on primary care within the Curative Health field. It is recorded at NQF Level 5 with 128 credits and originated at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018, so its current status should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people interested in nursing and primary care services, particularly those exploring work connected with the delivery or management of primary healthcare. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway related to Primary Health Care Manager, as reflected in the supplied career relationship evidence. This indicates relevance to that career area but does not guarantee employment, appointment, promotion or eligibility for professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing practice in a primary-care context
- Understanding of primary healthcare service needs
- Skills relevant to coordinating or supporting primary healthcare services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Nursing: Primary Care
- SAQA ID
- 81216
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, because the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is available.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm whether completing the qualification supports any professional registration or other occupational requirements relevant to your intended role.