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Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community and Midwifery

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SAQA ID17183
NQF Level5
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This was a 360-credit Diploma at NQF level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. Its title indicates preparation across general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. The recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its current availability and status must be verified before it is considered for enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People exploring historical nursing qualifications that brought together general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery may find this qualification relevant for research or comparison. It should not be treated as an admission route without confirmation of its current status and availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is associated with Midwife as a direct career pathway. This indicates relevance to that occupation, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into the career. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2006, readers should verify whether any current qualification or professional requirements apply.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community and Midwifery
SAQA ID
17183
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
360
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
NGWELEZANA NURSING COLLEGE
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 status and whether it is available for new enrolment.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or appropriately accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider's current admission requirements.
  • Ask the provider to confirm assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that apply.
  • Confirm how the historical registration end date affects enrolment, completion, certification and any progression or professional-use plans.
  • Check any current requirements that may apply to working as a midwife or in nursing-related roles.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.