National Higher Certificate: Emergency Care
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Higher Certificate: Emergency Care is a 240-credit, NQF Level 5 higher-education learning programme in the Curative Health subfield. It is focused broadly on emergency care and was originated by Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The qualification’s recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a foundation in emergency care within the curative health field might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective learners should confirm the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work or further development related to emergency and critical-care nursing. The mapped relationship identifies Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) as a direct pathway, but this does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into that career. Any nursing and professional-registration requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authorities.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational emergency-care capabilities
- Patient-care skills relevant to urgent and critical-care settings
- Communication and response skills in emergency-care contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Higher Certificate: Emergency Care
- SAQA ID
- 86848
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted, as the recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Ask the provider how the qualification relates to any intended nursing or professional-registration pathway, and verify requirements with the relevant professional authority.