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HIGHER CERTIFICATE PHOTOGRAPHY

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SAQA ID113173
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Higher Certificate in Photography is a 120-credit, NQF Level 5 higher-education qualification in the Visual Arts subfield. It is intended to provide a foundational qualification focus in photography and visual image-making.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in developing a foundation in photography within the Visual Arts field, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further exploration of photography-related or visual-arts work, but no approved career relationships are provided here and it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Its registration information should be verified before relying on it for study or career planning.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational photography skills
  • Visual communication through photographic images

Official dataset information

Qualification title
HIGHER CERTIFICATE PHOTOGRAPHY
SAQA ID
113173
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
2
Subfield
Visual Arts
Originator
Committee of Technikon Principals
Registration end in source dataset
2019-07-25
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 directly, as the available record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot dated 25 July 2019.
  • Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for new enrolment.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 113173, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.