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Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery

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SAQA ID16676
NQF Level5
Credits336
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 336-credit, NQF Level 5 HEQSF diploma focused on nursing in general, psychiatric, community and midwifery contexts. The qualification was associated with Preventive Health and originated from Empilweni Nursing College. Its registration history requires careful verification before it is considered for enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in a qualification with a broad nursing focus that includes general nursing, psychiatry, community health and midwifery may wish to investigate it further. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification title indicates relevance to nursing-related preparation across general, psychiatric, community and midwifery settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career, and no approved related-career mappings are available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational nursing knowledge
  • Awareness of psychiatric nursing contexts
  • Awareness of community health contexts
  • Awareness of midwifery contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery
SAQA ID
16676
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
336
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
Empilweni 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 registration status directly, as the supplied registration record ended on 30 June 2006 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if it is still being presented for enrolment.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements before enrolling.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is accepted for the professional or employment pathway you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.