Community Health Work

National Certificate:
Community Health Work

DURATION: 12 Months

SAQA ID: 64749
Level 2
140 Minimum Credits

PURPOSE

This Qualification is for any individual who is, or wishes to be, involved in Ancillary Health Care services. A learner who has achieved this qualification will integrate a range of basic awareness and competences to perform the roles of health promoter, assistant or health provider and assist the health networker within a community development context.
Learners successfully completing this Qualification will provide a service that will assist communities to better manage their own health and wellness. They will have the skills to support team members and assist in the provision of support services within a multi-disciplinary health care team. Practitioners will generally carry out their roles within the context of the client’s home, a community care centre and/or the broader community.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4.
Communication at NQF Level 1, ABET Level 4.

Note: You do not need a matric to enrol in this programme. NO MATRIC? WELCOME

ARTICULATION

Vertically:
– ID 64769: National Certificate: Community Health Work, NQF Level 3.
– ID 49993: National Certificate: Auxiliary Nursing, NQF Level 3.