Higher Certificate in Nursing
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Nursing is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF). It is positioned within the Preventive Health subfield and is intended to provide higher-certificate-level preparation related to nursing and health care. Its current availability and registration status require verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in foundational higher-education preparation in nursing and preventive health. Prospective learners should confirm that their background and circumstances meet the relevant provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to nursing-related study or work, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular nursing role. Learners should verify any additional statutory, registration, workplace or occupational requirements that may apply.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing-related knowledge and capability
- Awareness of preventive health approaches
- Basic preparation for health-care learning and practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 109435
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Bronberg Nurse Education and Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, clinical or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether it supports the further study or work pathway you intend to pursue.
- Check any applicable professional registration or legal requirements separately before relying on the qualification for nursing practice.