Diploma: General Nursing
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About this qualification
The Diploma: General Nursing is a historical nursing qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It carries 139 credits and is associated with the Preventive Health subfield. Its registration record ended on 30 June 2006, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for study or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring general nursing education or qualifications in the preventive health field might consider this qualification, subject to confirming whether it is still available and whether they meet the applicable requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title indicates relevance to general nursing preparation, but the available information does not identify specific mapped careers or guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility to practise. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2006, prospective learners should confirm whether it has any current study or career relevance.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational general nursing knowledge
- Basic health-related practice skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: General Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 21205
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 139
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- EDENDALE CAMPUS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment or achievement is still possible.
- Confirm that the provider is appropriately accredited or authorised for the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about applicable assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification would be recognised for the intended study or career pathway, including any separate professional registration requirements where applicable.