National Higher Certificate: Public Relations Management
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About this qualification
The National Higher Certificate: Public Relations Management is a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 focused broadly on the principles and practice of managing public relations activities. It carries 240 credits and falls within the Public Relations subfield of the HEQSF.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in building a foundation in public relations management and related communication work might consider this qualification, subject to checking the qualification’s current availability and admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or assistant-level work related to public relations and organisational communication. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2006, prospective learners should verify whether it is still available or recognised for new enrolment before making decisions.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Written and verbal communication
- Public relations coordination
- Basic public relations management
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Higher Certificate: Public Relations Management
- SAQA ID
- 1357
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Public Relations
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and application conditions.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 1357, NQF level and credit value against current official records.