These courses are ideal for those candidates who do not have a grade 12 qualification, but would like to enter a career path in health, development and social care fields. Learners with a grade 12 pass have an added advantage though.

Training in these courses opens doors for one to follow a career as a pharmacist assistant, medical secretary, care giver, community health worker and with extra study may ultimately encourage you to take up nursing as a career. It also gives the trainee skills required for employment by a range of government and social sector employers.

The courses lead to the award of national certificates by Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).