National Certificate: Health Sciences and Social Services: Development Services
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This National Certificate is an NQF Level 3 qualification in the OQSF, focused on development services within the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It carries 148 credits and relates broadly to work supporting health and social service development activities.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in foundational work connected with development services in rehabilitative health, health services or social services may wish to consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is mapped as a direct pathway relationship to Health Service Specialised Clinic Manager, Secondary Health Services Manager and Social Services Manager. These relationships indicate possible relevance to those career areas, but the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or progression into management roles.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Health Sciences and Social Services: Development Services
- SAQA ID
- 22322
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 148
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- Department of Education
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and availability, as the supplied record indicates a registration-end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification information, registration details and enrolment options are current before making a payment or commitment.