Qualification

Further National Certificate: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID17409
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit, NQF Level 5 further certificate focused on general critical care nursing within medical and surgical nursing science. It was originated by Rand Afrikaans University and is recorded under the Curative Health subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in the relationship between medical and surgical nursing science and general critical care nursing may consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification’s nursing focus may be relevant to roles or further opportunities connected with medical, surgical and critical care nursing. The recorded career relationship is to Critic as a direct pathway relationship; this does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Further National Certificate: Medical: Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: General
SAQA ID
17409
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
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 and enrolment status, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2009.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the qualification being offered matches the official SAQA record.
  • Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
  • Ask the provider to confirm assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, clinical or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm how the qualification may fit your intended study or career plans before enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.
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