Further Education and Training Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a National Qualification at NQF Level 4 in the Curative Health subfield, focused on the occupational area of pharmacist assistance. It carries 140 credits. The available record indicates that its registration ended on 30 June 2023, but its current SAQA status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in exploring pharmacist-assistance work within the health sector may consider this qualification, subject to checking the applicable admission and enrolment conditions. It may also be relevant to learners seeking a formal qualification in the Curative Health subfield.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for pharmacist-assistance-related work, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any occupation. Because the recorded registration period ended, prospective learners should first confirm whether a current replacement or equivalent qualification is available.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Pharmacist Assistance
- SAQA ID
- 72050
- NQF sub-framework
- SFAP
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- SGB Pharm
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, including whether the recorded end date affects new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended intake.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any required workplace or practical components before committing.
- Ask how successful completion will be recorded and whether the qualification remains suitable for the intended pharmacist-assistance pathway.
- Confirm any applicable employer, regulatory or professional requirements separately; completion of this qualification should not be assumed to provide professional registration or appointment.