Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management is an NQF Level 5 higher education qualification focused on counselling and management in the area of HIV/AIDS. It falls within Promotive Health and Developmental Services and carries 140 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in HIV/AIDS-related counselling and promotive health or developmental services. This is general guidance only; prospective learners should confirm the qualification’s admission requirements and suitability with an authorised provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further study or for exploring HIV/AIDS counselling and related health-support settings. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Counselling-related communication
- Understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support and management contexts
- Awareness of promotive health and developmental service settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management
- SAQA ID
- 96711
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd formerly Boston City Campus and Business College (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current status.
- Check that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and confirm the qualification and provider details directly before enrolling.
- Confirm the admission requirements with the provider.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any counselling, practical or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Clarify whether the qualification supports your intended further-study or career pathway, since no specific career mappings or professional registration arrangements are confirmed.