Higher Certificate in Nursing
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Nursing is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused on nursing and the promotion of health and developmental services, providing a formal foundation for people interested in this area of healthcare.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in nursing and promotive health services may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is relevant to nursing and promotive health contexts, but no specific career outcomes are established here. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing-related knowledge
- Awareness of health promotion and developmental health services
- Basic preparation for further engagement with nursing and healthcare learning
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 116606
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- STRIVING MIND NURSING ACADEMY
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration information indicates an end date of 30 June 2024 and the current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification meets any current requirements for further study, employment or professional registration before making a decision.