Diploma: Therapy Assistance: Community
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma: Therapy Assistance: Community is a 240-credit, NQF Level 6 qualification in the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It is oriented towards therapy assistance in community settings and was originated by the University of Witwatersrand. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023, so its current status should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
What this qualification may cover
- Community-oriented therapy assistance
- Support within rehabilitative health and services contexts
- The role of a therapy assistant in relation to community-based support
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in supporting rehabilitation and therapy-related services in community settings. It may be relevant to learners seeking a formal qualification in therapy assistance, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and the qualification’s current status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for therapy-assistance work in community and rehabilitative health contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation. No specific related career mappings are available in the supplied information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Supporting therapy-related activities under appropriate supervision
- Working in community-oriented rehabilitative health contexts
- Providing assistance as part of therapy or rehabilitation services
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Therapy Assistance: Community
- SAQA ID
- 9363
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of Witwatersrand
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, particularly because the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 9363, NQF level, credits and award details in the provider’s current documentation.