Diploma: General Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma: General Nursing is an NQF Level 6 qualification in the Curative Health subfield, carrying 256 credits. It is intended to relate to general nursing practice, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe its curriculum or learning outcomes. The record shows a registration-end date of 18 April 2023, so its current status should be verified before any enrolment decision.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing a qualification related to general nursing and curative health may consider it. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing-related work because it is titled Diploma: General Nursing. However, no specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: General Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 22899
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Healthnicon SA (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-04-18
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with the relevant official source.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of application.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Ask the provider or relevant professional authority about any additional requirements for practising or registering in nursing, where applicable.