Certificate: Secretarial Studies
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About this qualification
The Certificate: Secretarial Studies is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Office Administration subfield. It is intended to develop a foundation for secretarial and office-administration support work, although the available information does not provide detailed curriculum content.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in secretarial support, office administration and related administrative work might consider this qualification as part of their development. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or developing roles related to secretarial and office-administration support. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for a particular role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Secretarial support
- Office-administration support
- Organising office tasks and information
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Secretarial Studies
- SAQA ID
- 57203
- NQF sub-framework
- SFAP
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Office Administration
- Originator
- GSGB 03
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Ask the provider about admission requirements, including any required prior learning or documentation.
- Confirm how learning and assessment will be conducted, and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Check the qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF details on the provider’s official documentation before making payment or enrolling.