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Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing

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SAQA ID97759
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in the HEQSF, focused on auxiliary nursing within the Curative Health subfield. It is intended to provide a formal foundation for work related to supporting nursing and patient-care activities, subject to the qualification’s current status and applicable requirements.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in auxiliary nursing and health-support work may consider this qualification as a possible foundation for further exploration in the field. This description is general guidance and is not an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for auxiliary nursing-related and patient-care support roles. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational auxiliary nursing knowledge
  • Patient-care support skills
  • Basic health-support practice

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
SAQA ID
97759
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Life Healthcare Group (prev College of Learning/Afrox Coll of Nursing)
Registration end in source dataset
2024-06-30
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 supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
  • Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended nursing or health-support pathway before committing time or money.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.