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 an NQF Level 5, 120-credit higher education qualification in the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield. Its title indicates a foundational focus on nursing education, but the available information does not provide enough detail to describe specific learning content or practice requirements.
Who might consider this qualification?
People exploring foundational higher education study in nursing or health and developmental services might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further nursing-related study or health-service pathways, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available information. It does not by itself guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational nursing knowledge
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Nursing
- SAQA ID
- 119152
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Western Cape College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-04-21
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as its current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific intake is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider whether assessment, practical learning or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or additional requirements are relevant to the intended nursing pathway.