Qualification

Higher Certificate: Commerce: Financial Accounting

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

SAQA ID21078
NQF Level5
Credits160
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This Higher Certificate is a 160-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the OQSF, focused on commerce and financial accounting. It is intended to provide a post-school foundation in the financial accounting area.

Who might consider this qualification?

People seeking foundational post-school learning in commerce and financial accounting may consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s requirements and the qualification’s current enrolment status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further study or work involving foundational financial accounting and commerce knowledge. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or admission to further study, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational financial accounting knowledge
  • Understanding of commerce and finance-related terminology

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate: Commerce: Financial Accounting
SAQA ID
21078
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
160
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Intec College
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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 available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2023.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 21078, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s official information.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.