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Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management
Study the Higher Certificate in HIV and AIDS Counselling and Management with Boston City Campus. This Higher Certificate gives you a grounded understanding of how HIV affects individuals, families and workplaces in South Africa.
You explore the social and economic factors that shape the HIV landscape and learn how counselling, support and management practices improve health outcomes.
When you study with Boston, you learn how to communicate sensitively, provide informed guidance and support people in challenging circumstances. You also gain insight into workplace HIV policy, training practices and community-focused interventions.
The qualification is recognised by the South African Medical Association at Level 3 and carries CPD points, strengthening your readiness for roles in counselling, community outreach, wellness support and public health environments.
Higher Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling & Management
Time to Complete
1 Year (min) - 3 Years (max)
Study Options
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
140
NQF Level
5
SAQA ID
96711
Field of Study
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.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
Possible employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Outreach Counsellor/Assistant School Counsellor
- Support Group Facilitator
- Programme and/or Project Support Officer
- Primary Health Care Providers/Home Based Care Givers
- Early Childhood Educator and Teachers/Human Resource and Development Practitioners
Did you know that Boston does not work on a points system
Although your subjects may be considered, Boston does not use a point system for entry.
Your endorsement says it all.
Your endorsement says it all.
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Various How You’ll Be Assessed (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.
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
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.