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SayPro 98890 OC Social Auxiliary Worker
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION Purpose:The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Social Auxiliary Worker.This occupation assists in the provisioning of social services and support to individuals, families, groups and communities with regards to a full range of social services and related social welfare matters. These services […]
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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Social Auxiliary Worker. This occupation assists in the provisioning of social services and support to individuals, families, groups and communities with regards to a full range of social services and related social welfare matters. These services include but are not limited to services and support relating to: emotional trauma (life skills development/emotional stress); financial stress; recreational needs; social needs and matters relating to housing (Developmental approach). A qualified learner will be able to:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning: RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules: Knowledge Modules:
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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Assist in providing basic counselling and support services using the appropriate skills and techniques within recognised social welfare case management approaches. 2. Interpret and motivate the application of the key recognised theories associated with case work in social Auxiliary work. 3. Identify groups and assist in facilitating group processes to achieve a range of outcomes (Outcomes include educational and social support groups within the Professional Scope of Social Auxiliary Work). 4. Interpret and motivate the application of the key recognised theories associated with group work in line with the Scope of Practice for Social Auxiliary Work. 5. Assist in conducting community assessments and compile integrated development plans where information is appropriately collected and collated. 6. Assist in selecting the most appropriate methods of intervention to deal with a range of community development issues and scenarios. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
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INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
In America the similar Occupation is Social and Human Services Assistant. Social and Human Service Assistants help determine what type of help their clients need similar to the work of the Social Auxiliary Worker in South Africa.
Social and Human Service Assistants, particularly those without any post-secondary education, undergo a period of on-the-job training. Because such workers often are dealing with multiple clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, on-the-job training in case management helps them to respond to the different needs of their clients and to crises the clients sometimes undergo. This training is provided by accredited learning institutions in the form of a course which consists of the following:
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ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Horizontal Articulation: Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work, NQF Level 5 (ID 93971). Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for external assessment: In order to qualify for the external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience. The qualification is at NQF Level 5. Criteria for the accreditation of providers: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
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