Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer

94597 | NQF LEVEL 03 – CREDITS 163

Purpose of the Qualification
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.

Rationale

The National Health Council has mandated an improvement in the health outcomes and for this to occur significant steps need to be taken in the restructuring of the health system. This is one of the 10 points in the five year Health Sector 10 Point Plan, noted as 'overhauling the healthcare system'. It is also the fourth pillar of the Negotiated Service Delivery Agreement as 'strengthening the effectiveness of the health system'. This qualification will form an integral part of this strategy. It will form the basis for the appointment requirements of the Community Health Workers that will be employed by the various government departments.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
• RPL for access to the integrated assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Prior learning must be acknowledged by a statement of results.
• RPL for entry requirements to access the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.
• NQF Level 1 or equivalent competences in Mathematical Literacy and Communications.