Higher Certificate: Health and Skincare
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Certificate: Health and Skincare is a 120-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Preventive Health subfield. It is focused broadly on health and skincare and may be relevant to people seeking foundational preparation for skin-care-related work.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in health and skincare, particularly those exploring a possible pathway towards skin-care therapy. It should not be treated as an admission rule or as confirmation that a learner meets any specific entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for work as a Skin Care Therapist, which is listed as a direct pathway relationship. This indicates potential occupational relevance, not guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of health and skincare
- Basic preparation for skin-care-related practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate: Health and Skincare
- SAQA ID
- 90615
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Dermatech Health & Skincare Training Institute
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2024 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended intake.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether new enrolment is currently available and whether the qualification details remain unchanged.