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National Certificate: Business Studies: Public Relations

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SAQA ID22460
NQF Level5
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit National Certificate at NQF Level 5 in the Public Relations subfield. It is focused on business studies related to public relations and may provide a structured foundation for understanding and supporting public-relations work.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in developing a formal foundation in public relations within a business-studies context may consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further learning or work related to public relations, but no specific career mappings are supplied. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023 and current status has not been verified, readers should confirm whether it is still available for enrolment or achievement before proceeding.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational public-relations communication
  • Business-related public-relations knowledge
  • Communication and relationship-support skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Certificate: Business Studies: Public Relations
SAQA ID
22460
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Public Relations
Originator
Department of Education
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
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

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  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 22460, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s documentation.
  • Clarify whether the qualification can still be enrolled for or completed, given the recorded registration end date of 30 June 2023.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.