Post-basic Diploma: Medical: Surgical and Operating Theatre Nursing Science
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This NQF level 6 post-basic diploma is focused on nursing practice in medical-surgical and operating theatre settings. It is associated with the Preventive Health subfield and carries 589 credits. The qualification is recorded with a historical registration end date of 30 June 2006, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing or formalising nursing knowledge related to surgical care and operating theatre environments might consider this qualification, subject to confirming the applicable admission and enrolment requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work as an Operating Theatre Technician or Registered Nurse (Operating theatre), based on the recorded career relationships. These relationships indicate relevance rather than guaranteed employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the qualification has a recorded historical registration end date and its current status requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is available and recognised for current enrolment or career purposes.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Medical-surgical nursing practice
- Operating theatre nursing practice
- Working in surgical care environments
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Post-basic Diploma: Medical: Surgical and Operating Theatre Nursing Science
- SAQA ID
- 13829
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 589
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- Eastern Cape College of Nursing
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with the relevant official source.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification in its current form.
- Check the admission requirements with the provider before applying.
- Ask the provider to confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is suitable for the intended nursing role and any separate professional or employment requirements.