Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting is an NQF Level 5, 120-credit higher education qualification in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused on preparing learners for dental-assisting work and related support in oral healthcare settings. The available information indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2024, while its current status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in supporting dental professionals and working in oral healthcare environments. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification matches their interests, circumstances and intended career direction before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to dental-assisting and related oral-healthcare support work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or eligibility for any regulated role. Career suitability will also depend on the employer, workplace requirements and any applicable professional or regulatory conditions.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Dental-assisting support skills
- Patient-support skills in an oral healthcare context
- Teamwork with dental and healthcare professionals
- Basic clinical workplace support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
- SAQA ID
- 97174
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Central University of Technology, Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, because the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended enrolment period.
- Check the admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 97174, NQF level and credit value on the provider's official documentation.
- Check whether any professional, workplace or regulatory requirements apply to the dental-assisting work you intend to pursue.