Further Education and Training Certificate: Child and Youth Care Work
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About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 4 further education and training qualification focused on child and youth care work within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services field. It represents vocational preparation for work involving the care and developmental support of children and young people.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in entry-level child and youth care work, particularly those drawn to supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young people. Suitability for admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to child and youth care work and other care-oriented roles involving children and young people. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record shows a historical registration-end date and requires verification, prospective learners should confirm whether it is still available for enrolment or achievement.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational child and youth care practice
- Supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young people
- Communication and interpersonal support in care settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Child and Youth Care Work
- SAQA ID
- 49093
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 155
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- SGB CYCW
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2008-02-06
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 6 February 2008 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is current.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification remains open for new enrolment and whether there are any relevant replacement or successor options.