Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Relations Practice
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About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 4 further education and training qualification focused on public relations practice. It is intended to provide a foundation for people interested in work involving public relations activities and communication with organisations’ audiences and stakeholders.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in public relations practice, including those considering entry-level or supporting roles related to public relations and organisational communication, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work related to advertising and public relations management, as indicated by the mapped direct-pathway career relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into a management role, and additional experience or qualifications may be expected by employers.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational public relations practice
- Professional communication
- Support for advertising and public relations activities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Relations Practice
- SAQA ID
- 71729
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 136
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Public Relations
- Originator
- TT 3 PR
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Check that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification and confirm its accreditation or approval status.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider’s offering matches the qualification identified by SAQA ID 71729.