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Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting

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SAQA ID97178
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

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 intended to provide a formal foundation for people interested in dental assisting and supporting activities in dental care settings.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation for dental assisting and related support work in oral healthcare environments might consider this qualification. This is general guidance, not an admission rule or a guarantee of career entry.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for dental assisting-related work, but no specific approved career relationships were supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available registration information requires verification and shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, prospective learners should confirm whether it is currently available for enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational dental assisting capability
  • Support skills relevant to curative healthcare environments

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
SAQA ID
97178
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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 directly with the relevant official sources.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site is covered.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification information, including the registration status and dates, is current before making financial or enrolment decisions.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.