Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 5. It is intended to provide a formal foundation for auxiliary nursing-related work and study within the rehabilitative health and services field. The qualification’s current registration and enrolment status should be confirmed before making decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing a foundation in auxiliary nursing and health-service support. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements set by the authorised provider and any applicable current rules.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for auxiliary nursing-related support work, subject to the provider’s offering, applicable requirements and available opportunities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational auxiliary nursing support skills
- Basic health-service support skills
- Care and support in a rehabilitative health-services context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 99756
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- KHANYISA NURSING SCHOOL
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- 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 the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 99756, NQF level and credit value on the enrolment documentation.
- Clarify what further study or work pathways, if any, the provider formally supports.