Home Based Care Worker

Course Overview

The Occupational Certificate: Home Based Personal Care Worker (SAQA QUAL ID 104792) is a comprehensive qualification designed to prepare individuals to provide supervised care and support to patients and their families within home and community settings. 

Registered at NQF Level 3 with 135 credits, this program equips learners to assess, plan, and deliver holistic care addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Key competencies include educating and empowering patients and their families, facilitating access to appropriate health services, and maintaining accurate care records. 

This qualification supports South Africa's healthcare strategy by enhancing primary healthcare services and promoting patient well-being within their communities. Graduates are well-prepared to contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector, ensuring patients receive quality care in the comfort of their homes.

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

  • ABET L2, L3 or 4, or 
  • Grade 10 or 11 
  • Any L2 occupational health certificate in related field

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You can request more information about the FREE Matric Rewrite/Upgrade from the student advisor on Whatsapp – 0605233391.

Course Modules

Semester 1
  • Fundamentals of Home Based Care
  • Community Health Care and Social Support
  • Rehabilitative Care within a home-based environment
  • Therapeutic Care within the home-based environment
  • Supportive and Palliative Care
Semester 2
  • Practical Skills Modules
  • Work Experience Modules

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: Home Based Care Worker.

ADMISSION DATES

January and July every year

DURATION

12 Months

WAYS OF STUDYING AT THE COLLEGE ARE:

  1. Full Time face-to-face 
  2. Part time Saturday classes or
  3. Online/Distance Learning

Career Opportunities

  • Home-Based Care Worker
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Community Health Worker
  • Elderly Caregiver
  • Palliative Care Assistant
  • Childcare Support Worker
  • Rehabilitation Assistant
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Hospice Care Assistant
  • Healthcare Assistant in Residential Setting

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