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National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning

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SAQA ID78673
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

The National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning is a 360-credit, NQF Level 6 qualification in the Physical Planning, Design and Management subfield. It is focused on planning-related work involving towns, regions and the management of physical development. The qualification is associated with Cape Peninsula University of Technology as its originator.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in town and regional planning, spatial development and planning-support work. Prospective learners should confirm the formal admission requirements with an authorised provider before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate directly to work as a Town Planning Technician. This indicates relevance to that occupational pathway, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Town and regional planning knowledge
  • Physical planning and development-management skills
  • Planning support and technician-level capabilities

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning
SAQA ID
78673
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
12
Subfield
Physical Planning Design and Management
Originator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Registration end in source dataset
2016-10-20
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

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making any decision, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 20 October 2016 and its current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid for new enrolments.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, application process and recognition of prior learning options, if applicable.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical, project-based or workplace requirements that apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 78673, NQF level and credit value against current official records.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.