National Higher Diploma: Clinical Dental Technology
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The National Higher Diploma: Clinical Dental Technology is a Level 7 higher-education qualification in the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It is focused on clinical dental technology within a rehabilitative health context and carries 120 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in clinical dental technology and rehabilitative health services, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is associated with the Clinical Dental Technician career and may provide relevant preparation for that type of work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into the career. Because the available record indicates a historical registration end date and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available for new enrolment.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Application of clinical dental technology knowledge
- Work related to rehabilitative health services
- Technical practice relevant to clinical dental technology
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Higher Diploma: Clinical Dental Technology
- SAQA ID
- 16671
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2003-07-01
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant provider.
- Confirm that the institution is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any practical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm any professional registration or legal requirements that may apply to Clinical Dental Technician work with the relevant authority.
- Compare the qualification title, SAQA ID 16671, NQF Level 7 and 120 credits with the provider’s official information.