Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatry: Community and Midwifery
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This was a Level 6 nursing diploma covering general nursing alongside psychiatry, community nursing and midwifery. The qualification was originated by the Eastern Cape College of Nursing and carried 518 credits within the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be of interest to people exploring historical nursing qualifications with a focus spanning general nursing, psychiatric nursing, community nursing and midwifery. It should not be treated as a current admission route without verification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification’s title indicates relevance to several nursing practice areas, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any nursing role. Because its registration-end snapshot is 30 June 2006 and its current status has not been verified, readers should confirm whether it remains recognised for any intended purpose.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Broad nursing-related knowledge across general nursing, psychiatry, community nursing and midwifery
- Awareness of healthcare practice across hospital, psychiatric, community and maternal-care contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatry: Community and Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 10217
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 518
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Eastern Cape College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2006.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if it is being advertised.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or clinical requirements that apply.
- Confirm with the relevant nursing authorities whether the qualification can support the professional or employment outcome you are considering.