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 a 240-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to relate to broad nursing practice rather than a narrowly specialised area. The available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023, so its current availability and status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in general nursing and curative health may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s verified current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing-related work and further professional consideration, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career. No related career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- General nursing practice
- Patient care support
- Health-related communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: General Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 58017
- NQF sub-framework
- SFAP
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- GSGB 09
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, particularly because a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 is recorded.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain any assessment, practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is appropriate for the professional pathway you intend to pursue and independently verify any professional registration requirements.