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Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

The Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is a Level NQF Level 05 qualification consisting of 120 credits, originated by Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Emergency Care. It is currently registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
VERIFIED REGISTERED
NQF Level
NQF Level 05
Total Credits
120
Qualification Type
National Qualification
Originator
Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Emergency Care

Last Checked: 24 October 2026 Verification Status: 100%
Registry & Taxonomical Mapping DOC REF: NQF / 120401

I. Classification

Sub-Field Curative Health
Sub-Framework HEQSF

II. Quality Assurance

QA Functionary CHE
Learning Program No

III. Historical Framework

Pre-2009 NQF Not Applic
ABET Band Undefined
LP Recorded Against โ€”
This qualification is officially classified under Field 009 - Health Sciences and Social Services (Curative Health) on the National Qualifications Framework. It operates on the HEQSF sub-framework, with quality assurance governed by CHE. No legacy classification exists prior to the 2009 NQF framework revision.
๐ŸŽ“ Qualification Details โ–ผ

This qualification is registered on the HEQSF sub-framework. Quality assurance is overseen by the CHE. It is officially originated by Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Emergency Care.

Sub-framework: HEQSF. QA Functionary: CHE

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Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care

SAQA ID: 120401

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๐Ÿง  Understanding the Qualification

This qualification is registered at NQF Level NQF Level 05 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Credits: Requiring 120 credits, this indicates the estimated volume of learning. On the NQF, 1 credit represents approximately 10 notional hours of learning.

Qualification Type: It is classified as a National Qualification.

Field of Study: This qualification falls under the Field 009 - Health Sciences and Social Services classification.

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What is the SAQA ID for Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care?

The SAQA ID for Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care is 120401.

What NQF level is this qualification?

This qualification is registered at NQF Level NQF Level 05.

How many credits is this qualification worth?

It consists of 120 credits.

Is this qualification still registered and active?

Yes, it is currently registered and active on the NQF.

What APS score is required?

APS requirements vary by institution. Please check the institution profile for specific admission points.

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StatusVerified
NQF LevelNQF Level 05
Credits120
Minimum APSโ€”
SAQA ID120401
Last Updated24 October 2026
TypeNational Qualification
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