The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
This occupation assists in the provisioning of social services and support to individuals, families, groups and communities with regards 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).
Modules
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 counselling 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.
Career Opportunities
∙ Community Service Worker
∙ Crisis Intervention Worker
∙ Life Skills Instructor
∙ Family Service Worker
∙ Mental Health Worker
∙ Welfare Support Worker
∙ Women's Shelter Supervisor
What's Included:
Study Material.
Access to Lecturers
Study Groups
Certification
