Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery
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About this qualification
This is a 528-credit, NQF Level 6 diploma in the HEQSF, focused on nursing across general, psychiatric, community and midwifery contexts. The qualification was originated by Mpumalanga College of Nursing. The available record shows that its registration ended on 30 June 2006, so its current status should be confirmed before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in a nursing qualification with a stated focus spanning general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery may consider researching this qualification, subject to confirming its current availability and the relevant admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title indicates preparation across general, psychiatric, community and midwifery nursing contexts. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, professional registration or entry into any nursing role. Because the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006 and no current registration status, readers should verify whether it remains recognised or has been replaced before relying on it for career planning.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing-related knowledge and practice across general, psychiatric, community and midwifery contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatric: Community and Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 17172
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 528
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Mpumalanga College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly before applying.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification in its current form.
- Check the current admission requirements with the provider.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and any required practical or workplace-based learning.
- Confirm whether the qualification supports the professional registration or practice pathway you intend to pursue, where applicable.