This qualification provides learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to support registered Social Workers in delivering social services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Social Auxiliary Workers operate under the supervision of professional Social Workers, assisting in the implementation of intervention strategies aimed at enhancing social functioning and improving quality of life. The role focuses on hands-on, task-oriented support in various settings, including healthcare facilities, schools, non-profit organisations, and community-based services. Social Auxiliary Workers play a vital role in addressing the immediate needs of clients, facilitating access to resources, and promoting social well-being. This qualification prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to the social development sector in South Africa and lays a foundation for further professional growth within the field of social services.

• Social Auxiliary work and social welfare services in the South African Context
• Social Work Methods and Principles
• Communication and Life Skills in Social Auxiliary Work

• Render basic counselling and support
• Support the process to intervene with individuals and families
• Facilitate educational, Life Skills and support programs
• Assist in the implementation of community development process
• Assist with obtaining and keeping data that inform Social Services intervention strategies.

Exposure to

• The client counselling and referral process
• The facilitation of non-therapeutic group processes
• Community development processes
• The Social Work Administration process

The programme is offered over a 12 Month period (one Year) and includes tuition, Work-integrated-learning / Practical training and course assessment.

All classes are offered during the week on a full-time basis. Practical training and work integrated learning can be done at an accredited facility of your choice (SAWAS has the right to approve such facility at its own discretion) or you will be placed within one of our partner organisations.

Grade 12 Certificate / Matric or Equivalent Qualification in a relevant Social Services field.

All learning materials are provided by SAWAS. Students will receive printed versions of the study guides for the programmes.

Internal assessments: There will be ongoing assessments for Knowledge modules in the form of Internal assessments and formative assessments. This includes practical and work integrated learning experience. SAWAS will ensure that the learners are prepared well and made ready to sit for the QCTO Final External assessment.

External Assessment: Student will write a compulsory External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) approved by the QCTO at the end of the course.

Certification: On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Certificate in Social Auxiliary Worker, Level 5, from Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO).