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National Higher Certificate: Business Communication

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SAQA ID1363
NQF Level5
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The National Higher Certificate: Business Communication is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 focused on communication in business-related contexts. It is associated with the Communication Studies subfield and carries 240 credits. The available information indicates that its recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2006, so its current availability should not be assumed.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification might have suited people seeking foundational higher-education knowledge related to business communication and communication studies. It should not be treated as an admission recommendation, and prospective learners should first confirm whether it is currently available or has an approved successor.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may have supported communication-related work in business environments, but no approved career relationships are available for this qualification. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration period ended in 2006, readers should verify its current status before considering it.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Business communication
  • Communication in organisational contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Higher Certificate: Business Communication
SAQA ID
1363
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
240
Field
4
Subfield
Communication Studies
Originator
Committee of Technikon Principals
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
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.

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