Learners successfully completing this Qualification will be able to:

• Communicate with individuals and groups to generate understanding of the HIV/AIDS or other dread disease pandemic.
• Provide knowledge of the causes and effects of infectious diseases including all sexually
  transmitted diseases to enable individuals and communities to combat their occurrence.
• Engage with individuals and groups to apply means to improve own and district health
  status.

Entry Requirements:
Communication at NQF Level 3.
Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

HWSETA ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION- ACCREDITATION NUMBER HW592PAA0000414

SAQA 74410 Further Education and Training Certificate: Public Awareness Promotion of Dread Disease and HIV/AIDS NQF Level 04, 166 Credits

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to:

• Carry out basic assessments of communities, households groups and individuals.
• Provide basic health education and referrals for a wide range of services.
• Support and assist in navigating the health and social services system.

A qualified learner will be able to

• Conduct assessment of the social, physical and economic dynamics in communities.
• Conduct household assessments and identify those at risk of health related issues. (Including impairments in health status).
• Provide information, education and support for healthy behaviours and appropriate home care.
• Provide psychosocial support.
• Identify and manage minor health problems.

Entry Requirements:
NQF Level 1 or equivalent competences in Mathematical Literacy and Communications.

QCTO ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION- ACCREDITATION NUMBER SDP 130623152130

SAQA 94597 Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer NQF Level 03 , 163 credits

• Inspect work places and environments to identify the occupational health and safety hazards and determine the risks associated with the work.
• Facilitate and support actions to eliminate or control hazards in order to minimise risks in a designated work area.
• Represent the needs of employees with regard to Occupational Health and Safety matters.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of operational Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Monitor and continually improve the effectiveness of operational Occupational Health and Safety systems.

Entry Requirements:
A Level 4 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.

DEPOSIT R2 500 , Flexible payment options available

QCTO ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION- ACCREDITATION NUMBER SDP 130623152130

SAQA 99714: Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (Occupational Health
and Safety Practitioner) NQF Level 05 , 256 Credits

Conducting of internal health and safety audits, identify potential hazards, risks, and dangers

Investigate incidents and make recommendations towards health and safety

Conduct inspections and attend health and safety committee meetings

Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures

Identify potential hazards and major incidents, and examine the causes thereof

Investigate complaints and visit incident sites, and attend inspections

Attend any investigation or formal inquiry

Inspect any document relating to health and safety matters, and

Accompany an inspector and/or be accompanied by a technical advisor if approved by the employer

understand the laws of first aid, including the principles of emergency care

demonstrate an understanding of emergency scene management

treat wounds and arrest bleeding

know the first aid required for different injuries

utilise the correct equipment and safety precautions when administering first aid

understanding potential hazards in the work environment

performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR

Understand their health and safety responsibilities and why it’s important to work safely.

Understand the difference between hazards and risks.

Be able to identify common workplace hazards.

Appreciate and improve upon safety performance within the workplace.

minimal supervision by identifying the requirements of the job, accessing and

installing the required equipment, and cleaning up the work area. They will also be

able to conduct a risk assessment of the job.

Specific topics include:

 Legislative and work place procedures

 Hazards associated with working at height

 Conduct and document a risk assessment

 Select, inspect and work within the limitations of portable ladders and

platforms

 Safe working requirements for working with scaffold, edge protection and

elevating work platforms

 Selection and use of fall injury prevention systems

 Anchors and attachment devices

 Rescue Planning

the basic facts of HIV and AIDS, (means of transmission, stages of disease, CD4 count, viral load)

the social, behavioural, gender and cultural drivers of the HIVpandemic in Southern Africa

HIV testing

the contents of HIV pre- and HIV post-test counselling sessions

prevention strategies

the contents of ART initiation and adherence counselling

the contents of disclosure counselling

stigma, types of stigma and destigmatisation

the psycho-social needs and challenges of living with a chronicdisease

Managing HIV in the workplace

Identify different types of fires

Explain and practise fire prevention

Operate basic firefighting equipment

Perform basic firefighting procedures.