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Higher Certificate in Health Care Services Management

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SAQA ID79315
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit Higher Certificate at NQF Level 5 in the HEQSF, focused on the management of health care services. It is associated with the Generic Management subfield and is intended to provide an introductory qualification-level foundation for people interested in managing or supporting health care service operations.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a foundation in health care services management, particularly those considering administrative, supervisory or coordination-oriented work in health care service environments, may wish to investigate this qualification. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for entry-level or junior management-support responsibilities related to health care services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational management skills
  • Health care services administration
  • Operational coordination
  • Organisational and planning skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Higher Certificate in Health Care Services Management
SAQA ID
79315
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Generic Management
Originator
Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School
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 status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid for the intended study period.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based, practical or experiential requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 79315, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s current information before enrolling.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.