Certificate: Secretarial Studies
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About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5 learning programme in the Office Administration subfield, focused on foundational secretarial and office-support work. It carries 125 credits and is associated with Durbanville College (Pty) Ltd as the originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation for secretarial or general office-administration work might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for entry-level secretarial and office-administration responsibilities, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Administrative support
- Office organisation
- Secretarial support
- Professional workplace communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Secretarial Studies
- SAQA ID
- 36006
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 125
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Office Administration
- Originator
- Durbanville College (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as its current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the learning programme.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and application process.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 36006, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Clarify whether the programme is currently accepting new enrolments.