Higher Certificate in Event Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Event Management is a 120-credit, NQF level 5 qualification focused on foundational study in event management within the hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure field.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking an introductory higher-education qualification in event management, particularly those interested in the wider hospitality, tourism, travel, gaming and leisure sectors. This is general guidance and does not replace the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may help prepare a learner for further exploration of event-management-related work by developing a formal foundation in the field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Event planning
- Event coordination
- Organisational skills relevant to event management
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Event Management
- SAQA ID
- 119196
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 11
- Subfield
- Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
- Originator
- University of Mpumalanga
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-06-21
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the listed registration end date is 21 June 2025 and its current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required accreditation or authorisation for the intended period of study.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment and that the qualification details, credits and NQF level match the current offering.