Further National Certificate: Diabetes Mellitus Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a Further National Certificate at NQF Level 5 focused on nursing care related to diabetes mellitus. It carries 120 credits and falls within the Curative Health subfield. The available record shows that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, and its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing or formalising knowledge related to diabetes-focused nursing may consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission and enrolment conditions. Because the recorded registration period has ended, prospective learners should first confirm whether any recognised pathway to enrolment remains available.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have supported nursing work involving diabetes mellitus care and related healthcare settings. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific career. Its historical registration status also means that its present value for career preparation must be confirmed before relying on it.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Specialised nursing knowledge related to diabetes mellitus
- Application of nursing practice in a diabetes-care context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further National Certificate: Diabetes Mellitus Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 17384
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant official authority.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains relevant to your intended nursing or healthcare pathway, given the recorded registration end date of 30 June 2009.