OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER NQF LEVEL 5

OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER NQF LEVEL 5

Higher Certificate SAQA ID: 99510 Credits: 190

Course Description

The Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker (NQF 5) give learners strong knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience. It prepares you to support and guide children and youth in different environments. You learn how to handle their daily needs, emotional challenges, and development. The qualification ensures you can work professionally and ethically. In short, it trains you to help children and young people grow, cope, and thrive. In short: It trains you to work professionally with children and young people, helping them grow, cope, and develop in a safe and supportive environment.

DURATION

18 Months

certification

SAQA ID: 99510

NQF level 5

Credits 190

entry requirements

Grade 12/Matric (or equivalent NQF Level 4)

Proficiency in English

Computer Literacy

Computer Equipment

Internet Connection

Passion for supporting and caring for children and youth

Emotional resilience to handle challenging situations

Accreditation and Certificate

• SAQA Qualification 99510

• Credits 190

• NQF Level 5

Career Opportunities

• Various Government departments

• NGOs and welfare organisations

• Places of safety

• Youth support centres and schools

Payment Options

Course Fee Structure & Payment Options – On Campus (1 Year)

Payment Method	Registration Fee (R)	Deposit (R)	Instalments	Amount per Instalment (R)	Total Paid (R)
Monthly	650	3,500	11 months	2,090.91	26,500.01
Quarterly	650	3,500	4 quarters	5,750.00	26,500.00
Semester	650	3,500	2 semesters	11,500.00	26,500.00

Course Fee Structure & Payment Options – Online (1 Year)

Payment Method	Registration Fee (R)	Deposit (R)	Instalments	Amount per Instalment (R)	Total Paid (R)
Monthly	650	3,500	11 months	1,998.18	26,129.98
Quarterly	650	3,500	4 quarters	5,625.00	26,000.00
Semester	650	3,500	2 semesters	11,250.00	26,000.00

Course Content

This qualification is an entry-level programme designed for individuals pursuing a career in Child and Youth Care Work (C&YCW). It builds on practical and community based experience, equipping learners with essential skills and knowledge needed to support children and youth effectively. The qualification is also valuable for those already working in the field without formal recognition, as well as professionals in related areas, such as social workers and pastoral counsellors, who would benefit from a deeper understanding of C&YCW practices.

Knowledge Modules

Knowledge Module Code	Title	Credits
KM-01	Social Auxiliary Work and Social Welfare Services in the South African Context	—
KM-02	Social Work – Methods and principles	—
KM-03	Communication and Life Skills in Social Auxiliary Work	—
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules		—

Practical Modules

Practical Module Code	Title	Credits
PM-01	Render basic counselling and support	—
PM-02	Support the counselling processes	—
PM-03	Support the processes to intervene with individuals and families	—
PM-04	Facilitate educational, life skills and support group programs	—
PM-05	Assist in implementation of community development process	—
PM-06	Assist with obtaining and keeping data that inform social services intervention strategies	—
Total number of credits for Practical Modules		—

Work Experience Modules

Workplace Skills Code	Title	Credits
WM-01	Exposure to the client counselling and referral processes	—
WM-02	Exposure to the facilitation of non-therapeutic group processes	—
WM-03	Exposure to community development processes	—
WM-04	Exposure to the social work administration processes	—
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules		—

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