Home Based Personal Care Worker

NQF Level 3 | SAQA ID: 104792

Overview

This qualification develops practical care skills for learners who want to support individuals in home-based and community care environments. The programme can be positioned around compassionate care, basic support and community wellbeing.

Qualification

Credits: 135
Duration: 1 year
NQF: Level 3
Delivery: Face-to-face /
as per QCTO requirements

Career Paths

• Home-based care worker
• Personal care assistant
• Community care support worker
• Elderly care support
• NGO/community care support role

Admission Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification where applicable
  • Learner must meet the programme entry requirements set by the relevant body
  • English communication ability for learning assessments and workplace documentation
  • Additional requirements may apply depending on the programme and accreditation rules

Programme-Specific Outcomes

  • Provide basic personal care support under appropriate guidance
  • Promote dignity, safety and comfort in home-based care
  • Assist with care routines and basic support tasks
  • Communicate respectfully with clients and families
    Maintain basic care records and referral information

Occupational Qualification:

NQF Level 3 | SAQA ID: 104792

NQF Level 3
NQF 0
Credits
0
Duration
0 Yr

Payment Options

At DRU-A FET College we offer the following flexible payment options:

Option 1

R7000 Deposit
+
R1700 p/m
For 5 months

Option 2

R5000 Deposit
+
R2100 p/m
For 12 months

Option 3

Pay R15 000 Cash
And get a 10% discount of R1500

Option 4

R3100 p/m
For 12 months

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