National Diploma: Accounting and Finance
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Diploma: Accounting and Finance is a 240-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is intended to provide a formal foundation in accounting and finance-related knowledge and may be relevant to further study or work in these areas.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation in accounting and finance, or considering work and further learning related to financial information and finance operations, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission or eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards finance-related roles, including Finance Broker and Finance Manager, based on the supplied direct-pathway relationships. It may help provide relevant foundational preparation, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment, senior management placement or professional registration. The Finance Manager relationship should not be interpreted as confirmation that the qualification alone meets all expectations for a management role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational accounting knowledge
- Foundational finance knowledge
- Working with financial information
- Understanding finance-related business activities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Diploma: Accounting and Finance
- SAQA ID
- 36031
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- Durban College Of Management And Economics
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2006 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site and intake are covered by the relevant approval.
- Ask the provider to confirm the admission requirements and whether they apply to the intended intake.
- Request clear information about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or attendance requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 36031, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s official documentation.