NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Higher Certificate in Environmental Health is a 120-credit higher education qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Environmental Sciences subfield. It is associated with Tshwane University of Technology and is focused broadly on environmental health as an area of study.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in environmental health, environmental and occupational health, or related public-health work. It may also be relevant to learners seeking an introductory higher education qualification in the Environmental Sciences field. This is general guidance and not an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work such as Environmental and Occupational Health Inspector and Environmental Health Officer, according to the recorded career relationships. A relationship to Registered Nurse (Mental Health) is also recorded, but this should not be interpreted as confirmation that the qualification alone meets nursing education, registration or employment requirements. The qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of environmental health
- Awareness of environmental and occupational health considerations
- Skills relevant to environmental health inspection and related public-health work
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- SAQA ID
- 113493
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Environmental Sciences
- Originator
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making a decision, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 25 July 2019 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification offered matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, workplace or experiential requirements apply.
- Check whether any intended occupation requires additional qualifications, registration or other legal or employer-specific requirements.