The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is offering Emergency Medical Care Training Opportunities for unemployed youth. Successful applicants will have the chance to study for a one-year Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care (HCert in EMC) at the KwaZulu-Natal College of Emergency Care.

Program Details:

• Qualification: Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
• Duration: 1 Year
• Minimum Credits: 120
• NQF Level: 5
• SAQA ID: 120401

Entry Requirements:

To be eligible for this training programme, candidates must meet the following academic and additional requirements:

Senior Certificate (Prior to 2008):

• Minimum of E symbol on Higher Grade or D symbol on Standard Grade for all of these subjects:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Biology and/or Physical Sciences

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate Endorsement:

• Must have the following subjects and rating codes:
  • English (Rating Code 3)
  • Mathematics (Rating Code 3) or Mathematical Literacy (Rating Code 6)
  • Life Sciences (Rating Code 3) and/or Physical Sciences (Rating Code 3)
  • Additional Subject 1 (Rating Code 3)
  • Additional Subject 2 (Rating Code 3)

National Certificate (Vocational):

• Must have a minimum pass of 60% for all of these subjects:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum APS (Admission Point Score): 18
• Pass a medical fitness examination.
• Pass a physical fitness assessment.

Application Process:

1. Collect the application form from your District Health HRD Office.
2. Complete and return the form as instructed.

Note: Correspondence will only be made with successful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful