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Certificate: Social Auxiliary Work

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SAQA ID22077
NQF Level4
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

About this qualification

This is an NQF Level 4, 120-credit qualification in the Curative Health subfield that relates to social auxiliary work. It is associated with the South African Council for Social Service Professions and is designed around preparation for a supporting role in social services.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in supporting social-service work and exploring the role of a Social Auxiliary Worker might consider this qualification. It should not be treated as an admission decision or confirmation that a person meets any occupational or professional requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification is directly related to the Social Auxiliary Worker career and may support preparation for work in that area. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into the career. Because the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006 and does not confirm current status, prospective learners should verify whether it is still available and recognised for new enrolment.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Supporting social-service activities
  • Assisting people in a social-service context
  • Communication relevant to social auxiliary work

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Certificate: Social Auxiliary Work
SAQA ID
22077
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
120
Field
9
Subfield
Curative Health
Originator
SA Council for Social Services Professions
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its approval is current.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
  • Confirm whether completing the qualification supports any additional requirements associated with working as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.