Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work in South Africa

Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work program equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to support and assist social workers in various fields. It provides comprehensive training in social work principles, legal frameworks, communication, counseling and community development. Students learn to assess and address the social welfare needs of individuals, families and communities, with a focus on promoting social justice and inclusivity.

Upon completing the program, graduates can explore numerous career opportunities in the field including:
1. Social auxiliary worker in government departments and organizations.
2. Case manager or coordinator in community development programs.
3. Support worker in child and youth welfare organizations.
4. Assistant in substance abuse treatment centers.
5. Community outreach worker in NGOs and non-profit organizations.
6. Rehabilitation counselor in correctional facilities.
7. Family support worker in social welfare agencies.
8. Counselor or advocate for marginalized communities.
9. Crisis intervention specialist.
10. Caretaker in elder care facilities.

Institutions Offering Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work

•  Lethukukhanya Health Institute, Johannesburg  
  Social Auxiliary Work NQF Level 5
  
  Courses Requirements:
  
  -When registering learners are encouraged to identify Organisations in their localities for experiential learning Lethukukhanya will further assist with Practical Placement and Mentoring.
  
  -A certified copy of your Matric Results (this excludes health care related courses) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered.
  
  -3 certified copy of your ID book.
  
  -A Curriculum Vitae.
  
  -If you can bring all the above on the day of the screening, it will enable you to fill in the registration form
•  Imvana Training College, Durban  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Tuition fees: R 15,500.00
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  -Grade : 11 or Grade 12
  
  Course Outline:
  -The South African Social Welfare Context
  -Human behaviour and problems
  -Judicial System
  -Communication
  -Research practice
  -Report Writing
  -Intervention Strategies
  -Project Management
  -Community Development
•  College on Hills, Pretoria  
  Modules covered:
  -Human Behaviour and Social Issues
  -Social Auxiliary Work Methods and Techniques
  -Resources for Service Delivery
  -Social Work Practise, Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics
  -Basics of Gerontology, Theories and Principles of Counselling
  -Social Welfare in Context
  -Overview of Social Auxillary Work
  -Social Auxillary Work and Law
•  Pretoria Technical College, Pretoria  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -Grade 12, English and at least any one business related subject
•  Hugenote Kollege, Wellington  
  Course entry requirements
  -Grade 10 pass.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  Raidhi School, East London  
  Course entry requirements
  - NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  Thekwini TVET College, Berea  
  
•  Continuing Education for Africa, Wellington  
  

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