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Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting

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SAQA ID91790
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused on preparing learners for the dental assisting field and is associated with the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people who want to explore dental assisting and supporting activities in dental-care settings, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current availability.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for dental assisting-related work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. No approved related-career mappings were supplied, so readers should confirm the types of roles for which the qualification is accepted.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational dental assisting skills
  • Supporting dental-care activities
  • Working in a dental-care environment

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
SAQA ID
91790
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Central University of Technology, Free State
Registration end in source dataset
2021-06-30
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 status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2021 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether it is still recognised for your intended study or career pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.