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Diploma: Oral Hygiene

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SAQA ID15389
NQF Level6
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Diploma: Oral Hygiene is a 240-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is intended to provide formal education in oral hygiene within the broader preventive-health context. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, while its current registration status still requires verification.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in oral hygiene, preventive health and supporting better oral-health outcomes. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for work related to oral hygiene and preventive oral health. No approved related-career mappings are supplied, so its relevance to a particular occupation should be confirmed independently. Completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational oral-hygiene knowledge
  • Preventive-health thinking in an oral-health context
  • Awareness of oral-health promotion

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Oral Hygiene
SAQA ID
15389
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
240
Field
9
Subfield
Preventive Health
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 15389, NQF level and credit value with the provider before making enrolment or payment decisions.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.