Diploma in Nursing
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About this qualification
This is a 360-credit higher-education diploma at NQF Level 6 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is focused broadly on preparation for nursing-related work and health promotion or prevention contexts, but the available information does not confirm its detailed curriculum, current registration status or enrolment availability.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing nursing-related education, preventive health and patient-focused healthcare work might consider this qualification, subject to the provider's confirmed admission requirements and the qualification's current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for nursing-related and preventive-health work, depending on the education and practical requirements confirmed by the provider and relevant authorities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing-related knowledge
- Health promotion and disease-prevention awareness
- Patient-focused communication and care approaches
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 101446
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making any application or payment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider's admission requirements, application process and any supporting documentation needed.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether practical or workplace-based learning requirements apply.
- Confirm whether any additional requirements apply to practising or registering in a nursing-related role; do not assume that completing the qualification alone provides professional registration.
- Obtain written information about the qualification structure, study mode, total credits and applicable fees from the provider.