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Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing

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SAQA ID109299
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing is an NQF Level 5 higher-education qualification in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. It is oriented towards foundational preparation for auxiliary nursing and related health-support work. The qualification carries 120 credits. The available record includes a registration-end date of 30 July 2020, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in foundational auxiliary nursing and health-support work may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is currently available for enrolment.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to auxiliary nursing and related health-support roles. No specific related careers have been mapped in the available information, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational auxiliary nursing knowledge
  • Basic health-support skills
  • Supportive patient-care skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
SAQA ID
109299
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Ikusasa Lethu Nursing School (Pty) Ltd
Registration end in source dataset
2020-07-30
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, particularly because the available record includes a registration-end date of 30 July 2020.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is currently approved.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 109299, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s official documentation.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.