Diploma in Opticianry
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma in Opticianry is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It is focused on opticianry, a health-service area concerned with supporting vision care and optical services. The qualification is associated with Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in opticianry, optical services and rehabilitative health-related work might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s stated requirements, which should be confirmed before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to opticianry and optical health services. No specific related careers are mapped here, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Opticianry-related knowledge
- Understanding of optical health-service practice
- Ability to apply knowledge relevant to vision-care support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Opticianry
- SAQA ID
- 100722
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the supplied registration-end snapshot is 30 June 2024 and the current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site is covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Ask whether the qualification remains available for new enrolment and whether any updated or replacement qualification should be considered.