Occupational Certificate Health Promotions Officer (NQF3)
- 1 Year
Purpose of Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to:
- Carry out basic assessments of communities, households’ groups and individuals
- Provide basic health education and referrals for a wide range of services.
- Support and assist in navigating the health and social services system.
Overview (Total Credits: 163)
Career Focus
Community Health Worker
Registered With
Department of Higher Education and Training
Accredited By
QCTO (SAQA ID: 94597)
Admission Requirements
NQF level 1 or equivalent competences in Mathematical Literacy and Communications
Articulation Options
Vertical
- Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work at NQF Level 5
- Further Education & Training Certificate: Community Health Work at NQF Level 4
Assessment of Programme
The Institution will conduct internal assessments by means of assessment activities and signed off work experience log sheets. Upon successful completion of all modules, The Institution provides a statement of results to the candidate and QCTO, as part of the candidate’s application to complete the external Summative Assessment conducted by the QCTO.
Modules by Semester
Year 1
Total Credits: 163
| Knowledge Modules | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
325301-001-KS-01 Public and Community health support. |
3 |
22 |
|
325301-001-KS-02 Family and Community Services |
3 |
10 |
|
325301-001-KS-03 Basics of Community Health |
3 |
8 |
| Practical Modules | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
325301-001-PM-01 Mobilise community to address community health issues |
3 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-02 Identify the service needs and ease of access to health and social services. |
3 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-03 Promote healthy life styles and mental well-being. |
3 |
6 |
|
325301-001-PM-04 Promote HIV prevention including HIV testing, condom use, partner reduction, circumcision, STI |
3 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-05 Provide information on prevention of accidents and incidents in homes |
2 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-06 Record and report on information provided to individuals, households and communities |
3 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-07 Promote and provide support for maternal and women’s |
2 |
14 |
|
325301-001-PM-08 Promote child health |
4 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-09 Support community members with psychosocial problems |
4 |
3 |
|
325301-001-PM-10 Provide an integrated approach to support treatment |
3 |
4 |
|
325301-001-PM-11 Identify and treat a select number of minor ailments |
2 |
8 |
|
325301-001-PM-12 Provide basic support to people who are unable to care for themselves. |
2 |
4 |
| Workplace Modules | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
325301-001-WM-01 Operation and dynamics of communities |
4 |
6 |
|
325301-001-WM-02 Household registration and assessment processes. |
3 |
14 |
|
325301-001-WM-03 Health promotion processes |
3 |
6 |
|
325301-001-WM-04 Formal health provision processes |
2 |
12 |
|
325301-001-WM-05 Emotional and social wellness support processes. |
3 |
6 |
|
325301-001-WM-06 Household treatment processes of minor ailments. |
3 |
16 |
Contact us
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