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Diploma: Community and Development Studies

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SAQA ID16273
NQF Level5
Credits256
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 256-credit Diploma at NQF Level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused broadly on community and development studies, with an Adult Learning subfield orientation. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current availability should not be assumed.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in community and development issues, adult learning, and work or further study connected with these areas might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to community, development and adult-learning contexts. No specific approved related careers are supplied, and completing it would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2009, prospective learners should first confirm whether it remains available or has an accepted replacement.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Understanding community and development concepts
  • Engaging with adult-learning contexts
  • Communicating about community or development issues

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Community and Development Studies
SAQA ID
16273
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
256
Field
5
Subfield
Adult Learning
Originator
University of Natal
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.