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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
71709 | National Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Nursing | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report. | SFAP - Sub-framework Assignment Pending | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Certificate | Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Curative Health | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 160 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 091/21 | 2021-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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:
Learners credited with this qualification are able to render fundamental nursing care in collaboration with other members of the health team and with the involvement of individuals and communities in the provision of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative health care. Qualifying learners will have obtained a fundamental level of knowledge and competence in nursing and should be able to apply this knowledge in all health care settings where basic nursing care is required. The learner works under the supervision of a currently registered or enrolled nurse within the applicable scope of practice. Rationale: A first level nurse, capable of delivering skilled fundamental nursing care, is essential to health care in a variety of settings, such as geriatric care facilities, hospitals and clinics. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning Learners may provide evidence of prior learning for which they may receive credit towards the qualification by means of portfolios, other forms of appropriate evidence and/or challenge examinations as agreed to between the relevant provider and relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. Access to Qualification Any learner who has successfully completed ten years of formal schooling, or who has successfully completed a NQF Level 2 qualification may access this qualification. Access to the course: Providers must ensure that: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
In order to be accredited with this qualification, learners are required to achieve all 57 credits of the fundamental component, all 95 credits of the core component and at least 8 credits from the elective component. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biophysics and microbiology in the provision of nursing care.
2. Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. 3. Use mathematics in a nursing situation. 4. Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. 5. Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. 6. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate methods of interacting sensitively and professionally with people with diverse backgrounds. 7. Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Demonstrate understanding of appropriate methods of interacting sensitively and professionally with people with diverse backgrounds. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Demonstrate understanding of appropriate methods of interacting sensitively and professionally with people with diverse backgrounds. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. > Apply foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the provision of nursing care. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. > Communicate in a variety of ways in a nursing context. > Use mathematics in a nursing situation. > Demonstrate understanding of appropriate methods of interacting sensitively and professionally with people with diverse backgrounds. > Participate in addressing the needs of individuals and groups in a community. > Participate in the implementation of basic nursing care. > Maintain professionalism in nursing practice. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
1.
2. 3. 4. 5. > Treatment of injuries and accidents. > Emergency deliveries. > Basic life support is applied. 6. 7. Integrated Assessment The South African Nursing Council guidelines are used as a reference for clinical competence. Formative Assessment: A variety of assessment strategies and/or approaches must be used, including, but not limited to: Summative Assessment: May take the form of: > written > practical > oral assessment as agreed to by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
In most countries around the world, first-level health workers are not recognized by their relevant nursing professional councils or relevant licensing authorities. However, this qualification is recognised by the South African Nursing Council as a National Certificate at NQF level 3. It is likely that it will be utilized in the SADC region and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa as well as other third- and first-world countries.
South Africa has been an active member of both the International Council of Nurses and the International Labour Organisation for many decades. During the time of ostracism, international contact was maintained through the specialized organizations and their overseas affiliates. Thus, South African qualifications in nursing have always been aligned with the best in the world, and it is common knowledge that the services of South African nurses are in great demand in all parts of the globe. This qualification upholds that tradition and is comparable with the best available in this category anywhere in the world. In other third world and some first world countries, similar courses exist, but South Africa has taken precedence in generating a full qualification with recognition at professional council level for this category of nurse. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This certificate provides access to the FET Certificate: Nursing (NQF Level 4) or any other equivalent qualification in the health field. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Both internal and external moderation must be conducted by moderators who have been appointed by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. Both internal and external moderators and assessors must be in possession of an appropriate qualification above the level of this qualification, as well as relevant clinical expertise and current experience. In addition, the external moderation will be conducted by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Can be assessed by a currently registered professional or enrolled nurse who is registered as an assessor by the relevant ETQA or ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 120171 | Carry out a needs assessment of an individual of any age | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 15 |
Core | 120175 | Function as a health worker with all relevant groups within a community | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Core | 120170 | Maintain current records according to the scientific nursing process | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Core | 120173 | Practice in accordance with ethical and legal codes of nursing and relevant legislation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Core | 120174 | Provide relevant nursing care in order to meet needs identified according to the scientific approach to nursing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 28 |
Core | 120182 | Participate in a community health assessment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 3 |
Core | 120172 | Participate in the provision of effective child- and adolescent-friendly services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Core | 120169 | Provide nursing care to individuals with long term illness | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 120176 | Provide palliative care to terminally ill patients and support to their families | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 120177 | Provide the patient and/or carer with sufficient information on which to base decisions about nursing care | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Fundamental | 8968 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 120178 | Apply foundational knowledge of the structure and biology of pathogenic micro-organisms and parasites in clinical practice | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
Fundamental | 120181 | Demonstrate knowledge of the macro structure, basic functions and applied basic biophysics of all human body systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 120180 | Interact sensitively, effectively and professionally with people of diverse cultural, religious, socio-economic, educational and professional backgrounds | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8969 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 120179 | Participate in a helping conversation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
Fundamental | 8973 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 8970 | Write texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Elective | 116490 | Identify key ethical values for human conduct | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
Elective | 116493 | Demonstrate understanding of tolerance in human relations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 117849 | Facilitate a group counselling process | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 117863 | Promote health and wellness in a selected context | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 2 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
LP ID | Learning Programme Title | Originator | Pre-2009 NQF Level |
NQF Level | Min Credits | Learning Prog End Date | Quality AssuranceFunctionary |
NQF Sub-Framework |
49993 | National Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing | Generic Provider - Field 09 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 160 | SANC | OQSF | |
71711 | National Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing | Mediclinic (Pty) Ltd - Corporate Office | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 160 | QCTO | OQSF |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES: |
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. |
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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. |