Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This was an NQF Level 6 diploma focused on nursing practice across general nursing, psychiatric care, community health and midwifery. The qualification is associated with the HEQSF and was originated by Mmabatho College of Nursing. The supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018, so its current availability should be verified before relying on it for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring a formal nursing qualification with interests spanning general nursing, mental health care, community-based care and midwifery may consider this type of programme. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to nursing-related work in general, psychiatric, community and midwifery settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and any additional registration or legal requirements should be checked with the relevant authorities.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational general nursing practice
- Care approaches relevant to psychiatric nursing
- Community-oriented health care
- Midwifery-related nursing practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 17141
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 526
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Mmabatho College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment or achievement is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification at the time of enrolment.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider for the current assessment structure and whether workplace-based learning or practical placement requirements apply.
- Confirm whether completion requires separate professional registration or other regulatory steps, and check these directly with the relevant authority.
- Obtain written confirmation of the qualification title, SAQA identification and NQF level before enrolling.