(1) |
A person who possesses the following qualifications may apply for registration as a child and youth care worker within the professional category of registration: |
(a) |
A degree In Child and Youth Care equivalent to a NQF Level 8 qualification registered with SAQA; |
(b) |
A B:Tech Child and Youth Development NQF Level 7 or such other level as SAQA may determine; |
[Regulation 16(1)(b) substituted by regulation 3(a) of Notice No. 1164, GG 42697, dated 13 September 2019]
(c) |
A degree in Human Sciences equivalent to an NQF Level 7 qualification obtained prior to the approved by the Council, plus a combination of both theoretical and practical learning in Child and Youth Care obtained over a period equivalent to 12 calendar months: Provided that the applicant submits a portfolio of evidence, which must include an assessment proving that the applicant meets the outcomes reflected in the degree referred to in sub-regulation 16(1)(a); or |
(d) |
a qualification in Child and Youth Care equivalent to an NQF Level 6 qualification and approved by the Council plus practical learning in child and youth care obtained over a period equivalent to 24 calendar months subsequent to the completion of the qualification: Provided that the applicant submits a portfolio of evidence, which must include an assessment proving that the applicant meets the outcomes reflected in the degree referred to in subregulation 16(1)(a); |
(2) |
The qualifications referred to In sub-regulations 16(1)(a) to (d) may be obtained through RPL, provided that not more than 50% of the qualification may be obtained through RPL. |