Qualification

Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatric: Community: Midwifery

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID23533
NQF Level6
Credits528
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 528-credit, NQF Level 6 diploma in the HEQSF. Its title indicates a combined focus on general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. The supplied record shows that its registration ended on 30 June 2009, and its current SAQA status requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in nursing-related study involving general, psychiatric, community and midwifery contexts might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may be relevant to nursing and midwifery-related career pathways because of the areas named in its title. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career. Because the supplied record indicates an ended registration period, readers should verify whether it remains recognised or available before considering it.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational general nursing capabilities
  • Psychiatric nursing-related capabilities
  • Community nursing-related capabilities
  • Midwifery-related capabilities

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatric: Community: Midwifery
SAQA ID
23533
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
528
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Healthnicon SA (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
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 and availability directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments.
  • Ask the provider to confirm applicable assessment, clinical or workplace-based requirements before enrolling.
  • Confirm any current professional registration or regulatory requirements relevant to the intended nursing or midwifery pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.