Higher Certificate in Risk Assessment and Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Risk Assessment and Management is a 120-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Generic Management subfield. It is focused on developing an introductory higher-education foundation in identifying, assessing and managing risk in organisational settings.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people seeking a foundation in risk assessment and management, including those interested in developing their understanding of organisational risk. Suitability depends on the provider's admission requirements and the learner's goals.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work involving risk assessment and management, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Risk assessment
- Risk management
- Organisational risk awareness
- Generic management skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Risk Assessment and Management
- SAQA ID
- 96743
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- The Foundation for Professional Development
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 96743, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before enrolling.