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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Certificate: N6 Medical Secretary 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
67002  National Certificate: N6 Medical Secretary 
ORIGINATOR
Department of Education 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National N Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Office Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  60  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Provider Based N Part-Qual 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
SAQA 9999/99  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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
This part qualification is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen occupational/vocational area.
The design of the part qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N part courses i.e. N4+N5+N6, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical work component of either 18 months or two years, as required for the specific occupational area, is completed.
The part qualification as a single entity has value in the workplace as it equips learners with vital knowledge and skills that enable them to be productively employed at entry level positions in an occupation.
The part qualification can be used for updating, upskilling and/or continuing education and training in related occupations
Rationale:
As stated in the Skills Summit Declaration issued on 9 September 2010, Education, vocational training and lifelong learning are central pillars of employability, employment of workers and sustainable enterprise development. This part qualification will provide an opportunity for learners who exit the schooling system, but who wish to continue to obtain occupation specific knowledge and skills to develop such competencies and also to receive formal recognition for the skills they have acquired in a particular vocational/occupational area. It will create the opportunity for learners with an interest in a particular vocational/occupational area to develop their skills and knowledge thereby improving their employability and at the same time create opportunities for them to study further in their chosen field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A National Certificate: N5: Medical Secretary, or an equivalent qualification.
Recognition of Prior (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning can be used to grant:
1. Access to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements
2. Credits towards the part-qualification 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
Instructional Offering:
  • Code 04010164: Financial Accounting N4.
  • Code 04021236: Office Practice N6.
  • Code 04090304: Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4.
  • Code 05070035: Public Relations N5.
  • Code 5140406: Communication N6.
  • Code 5140286: Kommunikasie N6.
  • Code 6020275: Information Processing N5.
  • Code 6020286: Information Processing N6.
  • Code 06030204: Computer Practice N4.
  • Code 06030165: Computer Practice N5.
  • Code 09090176: Medical Practice N6.

    Programme Requirements:

    Compulsory instructional offerings:
  • Medical Practice N6.
  • Information Processing N5.
  • Information Processing N6.

    Optional instructional offerings:

    Two of the following:
  • Office Practice N6.
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4.
  • Financial Accounting N4.
  • Computer Practice N4.
  • Computer Practice N5.
  • Public Relations N5.
    < Kommunikasie N6.
  • Communication N6.

    Where more than one level of an instructional offering is given as an elective option, the principle remains in force that the previous level must be passed before a next level can be offered.

    An N6 Certificate must comprise at least two N&instructional offerings. A maximum of one N4instructional offering will be allowed for an N6 Certificate,

    In order to qualify for a diploma in Medical Secretary, a candidate must pass Information Processing N6.

    Promotion Requirements:

    Information Processing N5 consists of two components, namely Typing Technique (without speed, or 45 w.p.m,, or 50 w.p.m.) and Word Audio Transcription. The highest speed attained (if any) will be indicated on the certificate. The two components do not have to be passed separately.

    Information Processing N6 consists of two components, namely Typing Technique (without speed, or 50 w.p.m., or 55 w.p.m) and Word Processing. The highest speed attained (if any) will be indicated on the certificate. The two components do not have to be passed separately. 

  • EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria are as given in the curriculum statements for each module/subject/component. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulates horizontally with the cognate Higher Certificates. N4+N5+N6 and the appropriate period of practical work experience (18 or 24 months) enables the learner to be awarded the National N Diploma, Level 6. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015. 

    NOTES 
    Duration:
  • Full-time: One semester. 

  • 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. Department of Education 



    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.