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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Community Nursing Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
115155  Diploma in Community Nursing Science 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The qualification aims:

Rationale:
The qualification is in line with the health care needs of South African society.
The qualification will prepare registered nurses for community nursing practice.
The qualification will facilitate registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Community Nurse. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The qualification enables learners to apply for RPL.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate without endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 6 totalling 360 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Interpret and utilise the available comprehensive health services within the community.
    2. Provide selective primary health care services to the community utilising a scientific approach.
    3. Interpret and identify with the role of the community health nurse in community development, based on scientifically determined community needs.
    4. Interpret and identify with the role of a community health nurse in an occupational health service.
    5. Render a family planning service to a community.
    6 Interpret and identify with the role of the community nurse in a genetic service.
    7. Plan community-based rehabilitation programmes to promote the health of people with disabilities.
    8. Interpret and discuss the influence of cultural diversity on health and illness.
    9. Describe and evaluate the planning and management of a comprehensive health care service.
    10.Demonstrate the ability to conduct epidemiological research. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    The criteria for assessing learners are based on the learning outcomes listed, and the strategies that will be used to ensure that the specific and critical cross-field outcomes are achieved comprise:
  • Formative evaluation means of:
    > Written tests.
    > Assessment of clinical nursing skills and practice.
    > Assessment of assignments, research undertaken, seminars.
  • Summative evaluation using:
    > Written examinations.
    > Clinical examinations.
    > Health education assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • A cognate Diploma, NQF Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science in Community Nursing, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.