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Diploma in Nursing

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SAQA ID115863
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Diploma in Nursing is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is associated with Mpumalanga College of Nursing and is intended to provide formal education in nursing. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, but its current registration status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in formal nursing education and health-related work, subject to the provider’s current admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further consideration of nursing-related career pathways, but no approved career relationships are supplied. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or eligibility for a particular role. Verify any separate professional or regulatory requirements before relying on it for career planning.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing knowledge
  • Health and preventive-care awareness

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma in Nursing
SAQA ID
115863
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
Mpumalanga College of Nursing
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and any classroom, clinical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm whether any additional professional or regulatory requirements apply to the nursing work you intend to pursue.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.