Social Auxiliary Worker NQF level 5

Description

OC: Social Auxiliary Worker NQF level 5: SAQA ID: 98890 | 129 Credits

Cresta Vaal College offers QCTO-accredited training for Social Auxiliary Workers (SAWs) at NQF L5. Our full-time Social Auxiliary Worker course lasts 12 months, with learners spending 70% of their time in the field practice.

It should be noted that the moderation process, verification until certification can take up an additional six months.

Purpose Of The Qualification
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Social Auxiliary Worker. This occupation assists in providing social services and support to individuals, families, groups, and communities with regard to a full range of social services and related social welfare matters. These services include but are not limited to services and support relating to emotional trauma (life skills development/emotional stress); financial stress; recreational needs; social needs and matters relating to housing (Developmental approach).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 Certificate (Matric) or Health Promotion Officer L3 or N3 Certificate/Equivalent or an NQF Level 3/4 related qualification

Course Details
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:

Knowledge Modules:

341203000-KM-01, Social Auxiliary Work and Social Welfare Services In The South African Context, at NQF Level 5, 28 Credits.

341203000-KM-02, Social work – Methods and principles, at NQF Level 5, 9 Credits.

341203000-KM-03, Communication and Life Skills in Social Auxiliary Work, at NQF Level 5, 13 Credits. Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 50.

Practical Skill Modules:

341203000-PM-01 Render basic counselling and support. Support the counselling processes, at NQF Level 5, 7 Credits.

341203000-PM-02, Support the processes to intervene with individuals and families, at NQF Level 5, 4 Credits.

341203000-PM-03, Facilitate educational, life skills and support group programs, at NQF Level 5, 7 Credits.

341203000-PM-04, Assist in implementation of community development process, at NQF Level 5, 8 Credits.

341203000-PM-05, Assist with obtaining and keeping data that inform social services intervention strategies, at NQF Level 4, 7 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 33.

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

341203000-WM-01, Exposure to the client counseling and referral processes, at NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.

341203000-WM-02, Exposure to the facilitation of non-therapeutic group processes, at NQF Level 5, 14 Credits.

341203000-WM-03, Exposure to community development processes, at NQF Level 5, 12 Credits. 341203000-WM-04, Exposure to the social work administration processes, at NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 46.

Fees
Duration: 11 Months
Registration: R 2000-00
Deposit: R 1500-00
Instalment: R 2000-00 x 11
Total Cost: R 25 500-00

Career Prospects
A qualified learner will be able to:

Provide basic counseling and support services to individuals and families with socio-economic challenges.
Facilitate non-therapeutic (educational and support groups) groups towards achieving the developmental goals of the group.
Facilitate participatory development in communities to address their common socio-economic needs and to promote social justice.
Collect and collate data to inform social services interventions