Diploma: Nursing: Nursing Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma: Nursing: Nursing Education is a higher-education qualification focused on the relationship between nursing and education. The recorded qualification is at NQF Level 5, carries 256 credits, falls within the HEQSF, and is associated with the Curative Health subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in the education and development side of nursing may consider this qualification, subject to its current availability, admission requirements and any applicable nursing-related requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may be relevant to people exploring nursing education and related educational responsibilities in healthcare settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Nursing education-related communication
- Foundational teaching and learner-support skills in a nursing context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing: Nursing Education
- SAQA ID
- 78065
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 256
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability before making plans to enrol.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether prior nursing-related credentials or experience are required.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or practice requirements apply to the intended study or career pathway.
- Because the recorded registration-end snapshot is 31 December 2018, establish whether a current replacement or successor qualification is available.