National Certificate: Database Administration
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About this qualification
This qualification is intended to provide foundational knowledge and capability in database administration within the Information Technology and Computer Sciences field. It is an NQF Level 4 national certificate carrying 120 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in foundational database administration and information technology. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to database administration-related work or further information technology learning. No approved related career mappings are supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational database administration skills
- Information technology skills related to database environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Database Administration
- SAQA ID
- 21186
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- Damelin
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2006 and its current status requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, where applicable.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification and its details match your intended study and career plans.