National Certificate Public Relations N4-N6
- 18 Months
Purpose of Qualification
The programme progresses through three levels. Each N level takes place over one semester. After each semester, students are eligible for a National Certificate on that level. We recommend continuing through all three levels in order to qualify for the National Diploma. The National Diploma requires students to work for 18 months at a Public Relations Department before they are entitled to receive a National Diploma.
Entry Level Requirements
N4
- An appropriate National Senior Certificate
- NCV L4
N5
- A National Certificate: N4: Public Relations or an Equivalent Qualification
N6
- A National Certificate: N5: Public Relations or an Equivalent Qualification
Modules by Semester
N4
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Communication
- Marketing Management
N5
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Communication
- Public Relations
N6
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Communication
- Public Relations
Articulation Options
N4
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N5
N5
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N6
N6
- Higher Certificate, Diploma
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET examinations:
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Career Paths
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Public Relations Officer
- Events Coordinator
- PR Account Manager
PR Account Supervisor
Communications Assistant
Media Coordinator
Community Engagement Officer
Learning Outcomes
Communication: A PRO often has to deal with clients, advertising companies, the press and the public. Maintaining the value of the brand among such people requires excellent communications skills
Office Practice: This subject will expose you to common and best practice in the office environment – everything you need to know to ensure that the office runs effectively and efficiently
Public Relations: This subject centres on how the PRO manages information about the company and how it is perceived in the public eye. Understanding marketing, perceptions, and how to liaise with a wide variety of people that make up “the public” is essential to your success
National Diploma: Public Relations
Completion of National Certificates: Public Relations N4, N5 and N6 as above, plus 18 months of practical experience in a workplace shall result in the award of a National Diploma: Public Relations (NQF Level 6)
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