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Diploma: Primary Health Care and District Health

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SAQA ID9395
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This qualification is a Level 5 diploma focused broadly on primary health care and district health within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services field. It appears to provide a foundation for understanding health services delivered through primary care and district-level systems.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in primary health care, district health services and related health-sector coordination may consider this qualification, subject to confirming the institution’s current offering and admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is mapped as a direct pathway relationship to the District Education Manager career. This indicates potential relevance to that career, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into the role. The qualification’s historical registration position and current availability should be confirmed before relying on it for career planning.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Understanding of primary health care contexts
  • Understanding of district health service contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Primary Health Care and District Health
SAQA ID
9395
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
University of Venda
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
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 status, since the available registration record ended on 31 December 2018 and current status has not been confirmed.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is available for new enrolment.
  • Check the institution’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, workplace or experiential requirements apply.
  • Confirm how the qualification would be recognised for the particular job or career you are considering.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.