Diploma: Nursing: Community Health
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 128-credit, NQF Level 6 diploma focused on nursing in the area of community health. It is associated with the Curative Health field and was originated by the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation related to nursing and community health may consider this qualification. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s published admission requirements and any applicable nursing-related requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to community health nursing, but the available evidence does not identify specific approved career outcomes. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: Community Health
- SAQA ID
- 72874
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 128
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying; the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is still available.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any clinical, practical or workplace requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm whether any separate registration, licensing or professional requirements apply to the intended nursing pathway.