Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management
Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management
H.Cert. (HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management)
SAQA ID 96711
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus & Business College Head Office in the distance education mode, with all other Boston City Campus & Business Colleges operating as Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus & Business College branch countrywide.
This unique qualification provides graduates with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s degree study from the South African Matriculation Board, subject to their rules.
Download the Fact Sheet for additional, detailed programme information.
YEAR ONE MODULES
Semester A
Computer Literacy
Academic Literacy
Introduction to Counselling
HIV Counselling
Applied Psychology
Semester B
Sexuality and HIV Education
HIV Care, Nutrition and Management
HIV Workplace Policy and Training
Introduction to Industrial Psychology
Work Integrated Learning HCERT HACM
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Various Assessment Strategies (ASC, ASW and AS2) are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS2 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of a
Formative Assessment (FA1), also known as an assignment or test, which count fifty percent (50%) towards the overall mark.
The Summative Assessment in the form of a final exam
or capstone project (SA1), will count fifty percent (50%).
No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1, which will be charged for. Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student
Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.
DURATION
Based on credits and notional hours of this qualification, the minimum duration is one year and the maximum duration is three years of study.
OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:
Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
Apply counselling competencies in a variety of situations and contexts
Manage HIV workplace policy and training interventions in organisations
Demonstrate, share and apply knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a variety of situations and contexts
Identify the socio-economic needs of society and display interpersonal as well cultural and social sensitivity in a variety of situations and contexts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. Alternatively, a post school qualification may also be considered, for example, an FET/National Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 4, minimum Credits 120.
PROGRAMME CATEGORY
BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management, NQF Level 5, SAQA ID 96711, minimum 140 credits from Boston City Campus & Business College
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This qualification is recognised by the South African Medical Association (SAMA) at Level 3 for 30 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Points on completion. SAMA is a non-statutory, non-profit, and voluntary professional association for public and private sector medical practitioners.
H.Cert. (HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management)