Diploma: General Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 240-credit, NQF Level 5 diploma in General Nursing within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is intended to provide a formal qualification in the broad field of general nursing, but its current availability and registration status require verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing formal study in general nursing may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s current admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is related to the broad field of general nursing and may support further consideration of nursing-related work or study. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career. No approved related-career mappings are available for this qualification.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: General Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 11035
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Empilweni Nursing College
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains available for new enrolment, as the recorded registration-end date is 31 December 2018.