Higher Diploma: Development Planning
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Higher Diploma in Development Planning is an advanced higher-education qualification focused on development planning within the broader area of physical planning, design and management. It is recorded at NQF Level 8 with 120 credits. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 31 December 2014, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may interest people seeking advanced study related to development planning, physical planning, design and management. It should be considered only after checking whether the qualification is currently available and whether the applicant meets the relevant institution’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development in areas related to development planning and physical planning, design and management. No specific related careers are mapped in the available information, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Development planning
- Physical planning
- Planning-related design
- Planning and management
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Diploma: Development Planning
- SAQA ID
- 13907
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Physical Planning Design and Management
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2014-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2014.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the curriculum, assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification’s current NQF and credit information directly with the provider and relevant official sources.