Social Auxiliary Worker

The Course 

A blend of theory and practical training, the Social Auxiliary Worker is a QCTO accredited occupational qualification with the course breakdown being 40% knowledge and 60% practical skills and workplace experience. All theoretical training is via contact class sessions through our Pretoria based Academy.  You will be placed within our partner organisations for your practical training. 

What do Social Auxiliary Worker do?  

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. 

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Give support in emotional trauma (life skills development/emotional stress); financial stress; recreational needs; social needs and matters relating to housing (Developmental approach).
• Provide basic counselling and support services to individuals and families with socio-economic challenges.

• Facilitate non-therapeutic (educational and support groups) groups towards achieving the developmental goals of the group.
• Facilitate participatory development in communities to address their common socio-economic needs and to promote social justice.
• Collect and collate data to inform social services interventions. 

Further Career Opportunities 

1. Find employment. 

• Government Departments at a National and Provincial level
• Local Government
• Non-Governmental Organisations
• Schools
• Child and Youth Care Centres
• Community-Based Organisations 

2. Enrol for higher level qualifications such as: 

• Diploma in Social Work, NQF Level 6 (ID 8151)