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 is an NQF Level 6 diploma in the HEQSF, with 518 credits, focused on nursing science across general nursing, psychiatry, community health and midwifery. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in a substantial nursing-focused qualification involving the areas named in the title may consider it. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility or current enrolment availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide education relevant to nursing-related work involving general, psychiatric, community or midwifery contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers have been verified for this listing.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Nursing Science: General: Psychiatry: Community and Midwifery
- SAQA ID
- 17080
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 518
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted, particularly because the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2018.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements directly.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for any intended nursing role or further professional process, including any requirements set by the relevant authorities.