Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 6 nursing diploma that brings together general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its present availability and status should be confirmed before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in a broad nursing qualification involving general, psychiatric and community nursing as well as midwifery might consider it. However, because the recorded registration period has ended, prospective learners should first verify whether it is still available or recognised for new enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification title indicates preparation across several nursing-related areas, including general, psychiatric and community nursing and midwifery. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career. Current recognition and any applicable professional requirements must be confirmed independently.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: General: Psychiatry: Community: Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 17187
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 518
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Northern Province College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether the recorded end date affects new enrolment or achievement.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification offered matches the official SAQA record.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether workplace, clinical or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm any current professional registration or practice requirements with the relevant professional body before relying on the qualification for practice.
- Check the qualification title, SAQA ID 17187, NQF level and credit value against current official records.