NFQ LEVEL : OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: CYCW
Why study the NACCW NQF Level 5: Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker?
The NACCW NQF Level 5: Occupational Certificate: Child and Youth Care Worker OCCYCW, provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to improve their skills and knowledge in child and youth care work to obtain the highest auxiliary level qualification available on the NQF. It is an accredited skills development program that provides participants with a solid foundation for a successful career in this complex and rewarding profession.
Successful completion of the course allows the candidate to register with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Child and Youth Care Worker at auxiliary level.
The NACCW OCCYCW training is suitable for:
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Individuals who are already working in the field of child and youth care work and want to formalize their qualifications.
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Child and youth care workers who have obtained the FETC: Child and youth care work (NQF level 4) and wish to upgrade their qualification. Such candidates would apply to complete the qualification via a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
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Those who are interested in pursuing a career in this field but have little or no experience.
Are there entry level requirements for the course?
Individuals with an NQF Level 3 qualification are eligible to apply for NQF Level 5. The learner must however complete numeracy and literacy training at NQF level 4 while they complete the training and before the NACCW applies for them to sit for the assessment as this is a prerequisite from the QCTO. Learners with any NQF Level 4 certification will be accepted and not be required to do numeracy and literacy.
A Career in Child and Youth Care Work
Child and youth work is a profession that is statutorily regulated in South Africa. The Social Service Professions Act (Act No. 110 of 1978) regulates the professional practice of social service professionals through the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), which is a statutory body established in terms of this legislation. Child and youth care workers can be prepared for registration at auxiliary or professional level, and there are training and educational opportunities for people to pursue the child and youth care profession in community, educational and residential group care settings in South Africa.
Interested in Starting a Career in Child and Youth Care Work?
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