Higher Certificate: Archives and Records Management
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Certificate: Archives and Records Management is an NQF level 5 higher-education qualification focused on foundational knowledge for organising, maintaining and managing archives and records. It carries 120 credits and is located in the Office Administration subfield. The qualification was originated by the University of South Africa.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in archives, records management, information organisation or related office-administration work. It may also suit learners seeking a formal foundation before exploring further study or work in these areas, subject to the provider’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or support-oriented work involving archives and records administration, depending on the learner’s further skills, experience and employer requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No specific related careers were supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Organising and maintaining records
- Foundational archives and records-management practices
- Administrative handling of information and documentation
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate: Archives and Records Management
- SAQA ID
- 86446
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Office Administration
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied evidence records a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and indicates that verification is required.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific intake is available.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application dates and recognition-of-prior-learning information, if applicable.
- Review the provider’s current information on assessment methods and any practical, workplace or placement requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 86446, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making a payment.