Diploma: Operating Department Assistance
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a 360-credit Diploma at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, focused on operating department assistance within the Curative Health subfield. It is recorded as a learning programme associated with Life Healthcare Group and its predecessor institutions.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in healthcare support work connected with operating department environments may wish to investigate this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to operating department assistance, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Operating Department Assistance
- SAQA ID
- 88919
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Life Healthcare Group (prev College of Learning/Afrox Coll of Nursing)
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the stated NQF level, credit value and qualification details match the current offering.