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Diploma: Nursing: General

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SAQA ID17155
NQF Level5
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 240-credit Diploma in Nursing: General at NQF Level 5, positioned in the Curative Health subfield of the HEQSF. It is associated with Transkei College of Nursing. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its present status and availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in broad nursing practice and the curative health field might consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and provider requirements. The title alone does not establish that it is currently available for enrolment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide preparation relevant to nursing-related work, but no approved related careers are mapped to this record. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing-related capability
  • General patient-care capability

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Nursing: General
SAQA ID
17155
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
240
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
TRANSKEI COLLEGE OF NURSING
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
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 and whether it is still available for new enrolment.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider whether practical, clinical, workplace-learning or other assessment requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether any additional professional registration or legal requirements apply to the intended nursing pathway.
  • Compare the qualification details supplied by the provider with the official SAQA information before paying fees or enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.