LATE APPLICATION DATE : 06 JAN -20TH JAN 2025
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Nexgen Training Academy
Upskill for a Career in Health and Welfare
Nexgen Training Academy is a Skills Development Training Academy specializing in health and welfare Education.
Registered with the QCTO (Quality Council of Trade and Occupation
OUR PURPOSE :
Our purpose is to provide your community with the necessary skills to pursue a career in this vital industry. Established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we aim to address the need for improved Health and Welfare Education and understanding of Non -Communicable ,Communicable diseases within our communities by providing skills that will enhance our communities to be employable and thrive to improve our Socio-Economy.
Our Vision :
The objective of the program is to stimulate debate around the necessary conditions for a more inclusive and accessible training service market that can contribute to improved health and welfare educational outcomes.
OUR VISION:
Our vision is to be the third South African Nursing Council (SANC) registered institution in the Nelson Mandela Bay District and the first in Uitenhage area. To provide a service standard that would be of satisfaction to our clientele and to broader a platform to our non matriculates by giving them a National Certificate Vocational (NCV)/Occupational Qualification which will be of assistance to them in furthering a Nursing, social work career aswell as making them more employable .
Our Mission :
Our mission is to bring health and Welfare Education to our Rural Community and equip them with the necessary Health and welfare skills. To empower our communities and build more awareness on communicable health issues.
To Create equality and a more inclusive community to close unemployment gap and create more employable Communities .
QOUTE FROM FOUNDER
NO MATTER HOW HARD THE STRUGGLE "LIFE HAS SECOND CHANCES BEYOND CIRCUMSTANCES "
Inspiring Nexgen Training Academy: A Gallery of Educational Wonders
ANNUAL AXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES AT NEXGEN TRAINING ACADEMY
OUR ANUAL INDUCTION BRAAI
OUR ANUAL AFRICAN GALA (Speech & Awards)
OUR ANUAL INDUCTION BRAAI
At Nexgen Training Academy, we believe that Education should be accessible to everyone. At this event we introduce the Institution formally and give more insight to our new intake of what we do.
OUR ANUAL BLACK TIE EVENT
OUR ANUAL AFRICAN GALA (Speech & Awards)
OUR ANUAL INDUCTION BRAAI
We take a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on personal growth and development.
at this event we invite our students' parents our stakeholders and the community to partake in a formal activity where we share information.
OUR ANUAL AFRICAN GALA (Speech & Awards)
OUR ANUAL AFRICAN GALA (Speech & Awards)
OUR ANUAL AFRICAN GALA (Speech & Awards)
Our team is made up of experienced educators who are passionate about helping students succeed.
here we merit each student according to the
1) Academics
2)attendance
3)portfolio of evidence
Why Choose Nexgen Training Academy
Proven Results
Customized Learning
Customized Learning
At Nexgen Training Academy, we have a track record of success. Our students consistently achieve higher grades and test scores, many has found employment in various Health fields such as the United Kingdom and Governmental institutes.
Customized Learning
Customized Learning
Customized Learning
We understand that every student has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. That's why we offer customized learning plans tailored to each student's individual needs. From eLearning to Direct learning extra classes, we intend to Empower and Ignite Skills Development
Expert Instructors
Customized Learning
Expert Instructors
Our team of expert instructors are passionate about teaching and have years of experience in their fields. They are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential.
COURSES :
QUALIFIACTION INFORMATION
QUALIFICATION NAME: HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER
QAULIFIACTION I'D: SAQA ID 94597
CURRICULUM NUMBER: 325301/001
NQF LEVEL: 163
QUALIFICATION INFORMATION
SAQA ID 94597 - HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER
Health Promotion is a new profession in the health sector that deals with prevention of diseases and
improving health lifestyle so that people can live longer, happier and healthier lives.
Duties of Health Promotion Officer
- Treat simple diseases, injuries, and wounds and refer to the clinic
- Provide basic nursing care
- Provide palliative care
- Take temperature, Bp, Pulse, and respiration
- Check outbreak of transmitted diseases, teach and refer for treatment
- Check Sexual Transmitted Infections, teach and refer for treatment
- Check children and refer for immunisation
- Check pregnant mothers, mothers who have given birth and their babies and refer for treatment
- HIV and AIDS testing and counselling
- Check drug and substance abusers and refer them to rehabilitation centres
- Teach people about dangers of drug and substance abuse
- Teach people about cleanliness of in-house, environment and water
- Teach about women and men’s health
- Teach about child’s health
- Teach about health life styles
Workplace attachment and Prospective employers
Major employer is Department of Health (Clinics, rehabilitation centres, testing and counselling centres) through its implementation of Primary Health Care Re-engineering under NHI.
Other employers include Schools, Waste disposal plants, Water purification plants, Local municipalities, Mental Health Centres, Old age homes, Mines, Health Research centers, Cancer foundation, Heart foundation, Diabetes foundation, and NGOs.
How do Health Promotion Officers fit in health sector?
Health Promotion Officer is a profession that bridges the gap between communities and health
institutions (Clinics,rehabilitation centres, testing and counselling centres etc) as such they form
greater part of primary health care re-engineering teams which is currently being rolled out by
Department of Health throughout South Africa.
COURSE CONTENT : KNOWLEDGE MODULES
Knowledge (theory) Subjects:
I) Public and Community health support, NQF Level 3, 22 Credits (220hours).
ii) Family and Community Services, NQF Level 3, 10 Credits (100 hours).
iii) Basics of Community Health, NQF Level 3, 8 Credits (80 hours).
Total Credits for Knowledge Subjects: 40.
COURSE CONTENT:PRACTICAL MODULES
Practical (simulations) Skills Modules:
i. Mobilise community to address community health issues, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits (40hours).
ii. Identify the service needs and ease of access to health and social services, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits (40
hours).
iii. Promote healthy life styles and mental wellbeing, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits (60 hours).
iv. Promote HIV prevention including HIV testing, condom use, partner reduction, circumcision,
STI treatment, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits (40 hours).
v. Provide information on prevention of accidents and incidents in homes ,NQFLevel2 ,4Credits
(40hours).
vi. Record and report on information provided to individuals, households and communities, NQF
Level 3, 4 Credits (40 hours).
vii. Promote child health, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits (40 hours).
viii. Support community members with psychosocial problems, NQF Level 4, 3 Credits (30 hours).
ix. Provide an integrated approach to support treatment adherence, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits (40 hours).
x. Identify and treat a select number of minor ailments, NQF Level 2, 8 Credits (80 hours).
xi. Provide basic support to people who are unable to care for themselves, NQF Level 2, 4 Credits (40
hours).
xii. Promote and provide support for maternal and women’s health, NQF Level 2,14Credits (140hours).
Total Credits for Practical Skills Modules: 63.
COURSE CONTENT:WORKEXPERIENCE MODULES
Work Experience Modules:
i. Operation and dynamics of communities, NQF Level 4, 6 Credits (60 hours).
ii. Household registration and assessment processes, NQF Level 3, 14 Credits (140 hours).
iii. Health promotion processes, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits (60 hours).
iv. Formal health provision processes, NQF Level 2, 12 Credits (120 hours).
v. Emotional and social wellness support processes, NQF Level 3, 6 Credits (60 hours).
vi. Household treatment processes of minor ailments, NQF Level 3, 16 Credits (160 hours).
Total Credits for Work Experience Modules: 60.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Learners who want to register for this qualification must have;
International Students Requirements
1. International student who reside in South Africa must
i. have student permit, workers permit or valid asylum
2. International student applying from their countries of origin must have
i. 2 (two) certified copies of the valid passport
ii. Pay stated full registration and deposit
3. All international student must have
i. High school certificate valuated SAQA(SouthAfrican QualificationAuthority) www.saqa. org.za, Tel: +2712431500 ii. High school certificate equivalent to Matric with 33.3% in Maths and English or grade 10, 11 or 12 plus FLC
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Learners who want to register for this qualification must have;
(FLC ) FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING COMPETENCE
- FLC Maths Literacy
- FLC Communication in English
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
- Maths SG (33.3%)
- Maths HG (40%)
- English First Language HG (40%)
- English First Language SG (33.3%) English Second Language HG (33.3%)
- English Second Language SG (33.3%)
National Senior Certificate
- Maths (30%)
- Maths Literacy (30%)
- English Home Language (30%)
- English First Additional Language (30%)
NC(V) Level 4
- Maths (30%)
- Maths Literacy (30%)
N3
Maths N3 (40%)
- Business English N3 (40%)
- Business English First Language N3 (40%)
National Senior Certificate (Ncourse)
- Maths N3 (40%)
- Business English (40%)
- Business English First Language N3 (40%)
NB: If one has National Certificate NQF level 2 and above that include Maths and English can apply for exemption at QCTO.
What is FLC ?
Foundational Learning Competence (FLC) is Mathematics and English at level 2 to 4. Its purpose is to remove barries to learning and progress in occupational pathways and skills at level 2 to 4. FLC can be done by anyone who does not have Matric with 33.3% in Maths and English and he/she want to study Occupational Qualification - course that contains 70% practical and 30% theory.
LEARNING PROCESS
Learners will be formatively assessed in theoretical studies on the basis of assignments, an individual and group project and as well as short test. Assignments, case studies, problem-solving techniques will assist with formative assessment. Learners will also be formatively assessed in real work environment on the basis of observation in natural setting; unobtrusive or planned. Behaviour and performance will be evaluated.
EXAMINATION
Upon completion of the training learners will be issued with a statement of results by the college which will allow them to sit for national examination. NB: National examinations are written in March and October/November every year.
CERTIFICATION
Learners who passed National Examination will be awarded Occupational Qualification: Health Promotion Officer by Quality Council (QCTO).
CREDITS AND SAQA APPROVAL
Approved by SAQA at NQF Level 3 with 163 Credits ADVANCED STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Mid Level course is being developed to bridge to Degree in Health Promotion Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work at NQF Level 5.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English INTAKES We have 3 intakes per year, January, June and September MODE OF LEARNING 1) Physical learning (face to face) 2) Blended learning (Online and physical learning) 3) Online leaning
WORKPLACE ATTACHMENT AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS
Learners are attached not limited to the following organisations Clinics, Rehabilitation centres, Testing and Counselling centres, cancer foundation, Hospices, Mental health centres, Old age homes, Local municipalities, water purification plants, Health research centres, Primary and Secondary schools, NGOs etc
OUR STAKE HOLDERS
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PRACTICALS SITES AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS
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