Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is associated with the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield and is intended to provide a formal foundation in auxiliary nursing. The available information does not confirm its current registration status.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking a formal starting point in auxiliary nursing and an introduction to work related to health and developmental support. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification is suitable for their intended study and career plans.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards auxiliary nursing-related work, subject to the applicable employment, workplace and professional requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational auxiliary nursing capabilities
- Basic health-support and developmental-support capabilities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 118292
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Lenmed Nursing College (Pty) Ltd (previously Lenmed Health Management Company)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-07-14
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 14 July 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any professional or workplace requirements apply to the intended role.