Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer NQF Level 3

OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer NQF Level 3

Higher Certificate SAQA 94597 Credits: 163

Course Description

This qualification prepares learners to support and promote healthy lifestyles within communities by providing basic health education, awareness campaigns, and community outreach services. Learners are equipped with skills to assist in disease prevention initiatives, promote wellness programmes, support primary health care activities, and work alongside health professionals in community-based settings. The programme focuses on communication, health advocacy, record keeping, and ethical conduct within the health sector.

DURATION

12 Months

certification

SAQA Qualification ID :94597

NQF Level: 3

Credits: 163

entry requirements

NQF Level 1 or equivalent competences in Mathematical Literacy and Communication.

SAQA equivalency required for non-SA qualifications.

Physically, learners must be adequately mobile to execute the work within a community and have adequate visual and hearing capacity to master the skills as described in the curriculum document.

Career Opportunities

• Health Promotion Officer / Assistant

• Community Health Worker

• Health Outreach Facilitator

• Wellness Promotion Assistant

Payment Options

Course Fee Structure & Payment Options (1 Year)

Option 1: On Campus (Total Course Fee: R19,500)

Payment Method	Registration Fee (R)	Deposit (R)	Instalments	Amount per Instalment (R)	Total Paid (R)*
Monthly	R 650	R 3,500	12 months	R 1 441.00	R 20,000
Quarterly	R 650	R 3,500	4 quarters	R 4 125.00	R 20,000
Semester	R 650	R 3,500	2 semesters	R 8 250.00	R 20,000

Option 2: Online (Total Course Fee: R19,500)

Payment Method	Registration Fee (R)	Deposit (R)	Instalments	Amount per Instalment (R)	Total Paid (R)*
Monthly	R 650	R 3,500	11 months	R 1,454.55	R 19,500
Quarterly	R 650	R 3,500	4 quarters	R 4,000.00	R 19,500
Semester	R 650	R 3,500	2 semesters	R 8,000.00	R 19,500

* Note: "Total Paid" reflects the sum of the payment plan options (Deposit + total instalments). Registration fees are typically structured as a separate, upfront administrative cost.

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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