National Certificate: Community Health Work
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 2 national certificate focused on foundational community health work within the Preventive Health subfield. It is intended to relate to supporting health activities in community settings, but its current availability and status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in introductory community-based and preventive health work might consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support or relate to work as a Community Health Worker and may have relevance to the listed Community Health Manager and Registered Nurse (Community Health) career pathways. These relationships do not guarantee employment, appointment, progression or professional registration. The qualification’s registration record requires verification, and the supplied evidence indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational community health work
- Basic preventive health support
- Working in community health settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Certificate: Community Health Work
- SAQA ID
- 64749
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 2
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- SGB AHC
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration or availability status before enrolling, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and application process.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or supervised requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification remains suitable for your intended career direction, particularly where a related career may require further qualifications, registration or other requirements.