Course Overview
The Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer (SAQA ID 94597, NQF Level 3) is a 163-credit qualification designed to empower individuals to improve community health outcomes. This program equips learners to assess health needs, promote health awareness, and provide basic interventions within households and communities.
The curriculum covers public and community health, psychosocial support, and navigating health systems. Practical modules focus on health promotion, HIV prevention, maternal and child health, and community mobilization. Work experience modules provide real-world application. This qualification supports South Africa's health strategy by strengthening primary healthcare outreach, enhancing accessibility, and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Why study with us?
We provide high quality academic trainings that will enable you to get qualified in your chosen field; you will also be provided with a solid foundation to help you build your career or business. We’ll help you achieve your ambitions no matter how big they are and at the same time open your mind to possibilities you didn’t even know existed. Our standards are very high yet, we are easily accessible and affordable to everyone irrespective of their socio-economic background.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 11 or Matric,
- A senior certificate or
- International students with Senior School Certificate can apply.
FREE Matric Rewrite/Upgrade
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Course Modules
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Internship Requirement
This programme requires that the student undertakes an internship for a minimum period of 6 months in relevant industry after completing the in-class academic study. There is an opportunity for job placement assistance through our industry network after graduating depending on availability.
Qualification Obtainable
On completion of the program, student will receive an Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer provided the practical and experiential learning has been observed.
ADMISSION DATES
January and July every year
DURATION
12 Months
WAYS OF STUDYING AT THE COLLEGE ARE:
- Full Time face-to-face
- Part time Saturday classes or
- Online/Distance Learning
Career Opportunities
- Health Promotion Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Primary Healthcare Assistant
- Outreach Program Coordinator
- HIV/AIDS Counselor
- Maternal and Child Health Advocate
- Public Health Facilitator
- Social Support Liaison
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