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Higher Certificate in Nursing (Auxiliary) at Ukwazi School of Nursing (Pty) Ltd

Ukwazi School of Nursing (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 119028) qualification leading to registration as an auxiliary nurse with the South African Nursing Council. Offered at the Roodepoort and Potchefstroom campuses.

Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 12 January 2027 (applications close 30 June 2026)  |  Location: Potchefstroom, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and microbiology, communication, basic nursing care and community needs; minimum 720 hours of compulsory work-integrated learning (about 20% in simulation laboratories, 80% clinical).

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC pass with higher certificate, diploma or degree endorsement; 40% (Level 3) in English Home or First Additional Language; 50% (Level 5) in Life Sciences/Biology (or completion of the school's Personal Care Assistant Course); proof of Hepatitis B vaccination, declaration of good health, police clearance. Selection by paper selection, psychometric test and interview.

ZAR 93,000 a year (2027). Tuition for the 2027 academic year as stated in the brochure; R1500 of the R3000 deposit is deducted; excludes the R1500 application fee; fees subject to change. Source

Higher Certificate in Nursing (auxiliary nurse programme): 1 intake per year; 2027 intake starts 12 January 2027.

Applications for the 2027 intakes of the Higher Certificate in Nursing and the Diploma in Nursing close on 30 June 2026. A non-refundable application fee of R1500 is included in the R3000 deposit, paid by bank deposit with proof of payment sent with the application form by email to the chosen campus.

Apply through the official page: https://ukwazi.co.za/admission-criteria/

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