Applications for Student Nurse Training 2023

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR NURSE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR 2023 PROGRAMME: DIPLOMA IN NURSING

(Reference No. KZNCN 1/2022)
NQF LEVEL: 6
DURATION: 3 YEARS
TOTAL CREDITS: 368
SANC REGULATION: R171
SAQA ID NO: 115826

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – PRE 2008 (score a maximum of 6 relevant highest score subjects on Matric / Grade 12 Certificate)

 Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 25 points Symbol Higher Grade Standard Grade
A – 8
5
B
7
4
C
6
3
D
5
2
E
4
1
F
1
0
 English: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
 Biology/ Physics / Chemistry / Physiology: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
 Mathematics: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2008 (score a maximum of 6 relevant highest score subjects on Matric / Grade 12 Certificate)

 National Senior Certificate: Diploma Pass and above
 Minimum: 25 points
 English L4
 Home Language / First Additional Language L3
 Maths L3 / Maths Literacy L5
 Life Science / Physical Science L4
 Life Orientation L4 and
 Any other 2 subjects.
*NB: Life Orientation (LO) is mandatory at L4 and above; but will not be scored
The points will be calculated as follows:

NSC Rating NSC Percentage Points Value For Calculation of APS Adjusted Percentage for APS Calculation
8- 90% – 100% –

7 – 80% – 100%
7- 80% – 89%
6 – 70% – 79%
6 – 70% – 79%
5 – 60% – 69%
5 – 60% – 69%
4 – 50% – 59%
4 – 50% – 59%
3 – 40% – 49%
3 – 40% – 49%
2 – 30% – 39%
2 -30% – 39%

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR NURSE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR 2023

NSC Rating NSC Percentage Points Value For Calculation of APS Adjusted Percentage for APS Calculation

0% – 29%

0% – 29%

Documents to be uploaded with your application:
 Copy of matric certificate
 Copy of identity document
 Proof of residence or affidavit
 All copies of highest qualifications
 A signed affidavit from the Commissioner of Oath, clearly indicating that you are unemployed and have not previously benefited from the Department of Health bursary system at the KZN College of Nursing
*NB. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.

TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified and original documents following communication from the Nursing Campus. All certificates and addresses will be verified for authenticity.
 Applicants must come from the KwaZulu-Natal Province (KZN).
 Applicants currently registered for studies elsewhere will not be considered for admission.
 Applicants who are currently receiving any other source of funding for study purposes will not be considered.
 Due to the large number of applications expected; only successful applicants will be notified.
 Hand delivered, e-mailed or mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2022

This Department is an equal opportunity affirmative employer whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.

Prospective learners are advised to apply online by following the KZN College of Nursing website link at: http://kzncn.kznhealth.gov.za