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 Institution before they
are entitled to receive a National Diploma.
Section 1
Entry Level Requirements
N4
N5
N6
• An appropriate National Senior
Certificate or Grade 12
• NCV L4
Certificate or Grade 12
• NCV L4
• A National Certificate: N4: Public
Relations or an Equivalent
Qualification
Relations or an Equivalent
Qualification
• A National Certificate: N4: Public
Relations or an Equivalent
Qualification
Relations or an Equivalent
Qualification
Section 2
Modules by Semester
N4
N5
N6
• Office Practice
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Marketing Management
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Marketing Management
Office Practice
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Office Practice
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Public Relations
• Information Processing
• Communication
• Public Relations
Section 3
Articulation Options
N4
N5
N6
This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N5.
allow entry into N5.
This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N6.
allow entry into N6.
Higher certificate, Diploma
or Bachelor’s Degree.
or Bachelor’s Degree.
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET Examinations
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Section 4
Career Paths
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Public Relations Officer
- Events Coordinator
- PR Account Manager
- PR Account Supervisor
- Communications Assistant
- Media Coordinator
- Community Engagement Officer
Section 5
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 require excellent communication 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 offices run effectively and efficiently.
- Public Relations: Public relations 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 the wide variety of people that make up “the public” is essential to your success.
Section 6
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
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