Certificate: Nursing: Psychiatric Nursing Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 240-credit, NQF Level 4 certificate focused on psychiatric nursing care within the Preventive Health subfield. The recorded registration-end date is 30 June 2006, so its current status and availability should be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in an introductory or foundational qualification related to psychiatric nursing care may consider it, subject to the applicable admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is currently available.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification’s subject focus may be relevant to work involving psychiatric nursing care. However, no specific career pathway has been confirmed, and the qualification should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or permission to practise.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Nursing: Psychiatric Nursing Care
- SAQA ID
- 17057
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- DR MACHUPE MPHAHLELE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the official admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether workplace-based learning or practical experience is required.
- Confirm whether any professional registration, licensing or employer-specific requirements apply to the intended work.
- Review the official qualification documentation for the detailed curriculum and learning expectations.