Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to practice effectively as a social auxiliary worker under the guidance and supervision of a social worker to achieve the aims of social work. The qualification also develops the competencies of learners in chosen fields of social auxiliary work knowledge and practice, thereby enabling qualifiers to provide supportive services in specialised fields or focus areas of social work. The qualification will enable the learner to register with the SA Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Auxiliary Worker. (NQF level 5, 120 credits, qualification code 90011 - NEW.)
Faculty: College of Human Sciences | Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years | Study mode: distance | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Minimum APS: 15. Minimum APS 15. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with 30% in the language of teaching and learning, or A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol in the language of teaching and learning. Applicants should note that this is a selection qualification, in which they will be assessed to ascertain suitability to the profession. In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be subjected to the following: 1. A police clearance for criminal convictions checks aligned with the definition of a 'fit and proper person' by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Applicants must submit this clearance certificate at the time of registration. 2. Two testimonials from credible sources, such as a school leader, a religious leader, or a community leader. Students must be registered with the SACSSP at the start of their studies. The Department of Social Work at UNISA will facilitate registration with the Council.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.
The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.
Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of South Africa, South Africa
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