Qualification

Diploma: Commerce: Financial Planning

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID21173
NQF Level5
Credits260
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 260-credit Diploma at NQF Level 5 in the finance, economics and accounting field. It is focused on commerce and financial planning, indicating preparation for understanding and working with financial planning concepts in a business context. A recorded registration end date of 30 June 2006 means readers should not assume that it is currently available for enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people seeking a formal foundation in commerce and financial planning, particularly those interested in finance-related work or further learning in the field. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets any specific admission or professional requirement.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for finance- and financial-planning-related work by providing a formal foundation in commerce and the finance, economics and accounting field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational understanding of commerce and financial planning
  • Application of finance and accounting concepts
  • Financial analysis and numerical reasoning
  • Understanding of financial information in a business context

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Commerce: Financial Planning
SAQA ID
21173
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
260
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Damelin
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA, as a registration end date of 30 June 2006 is recorded.
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  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements, fees, delivery arrangements and completion conditions.
  • Ask the provider how assessment is conducted and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is suitable for your intended career or further-study pathway, including any separate industry or professional requirements.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.