Gem-Meg Training offers Accredited Full & Part Qualifications, Accredited Short Courses and Non-Credit-Bearing (NCB) courses in healthcare, home-based care, social work, early childhood development, occupational health & safety, computer skills and more — designed to enhance your employability and career prospects. Some non-credit-bearing courses can also be taken as preparation for future Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) against accredited qualifications.
Social Auxiliary Worker (SAW)
The NQF Level 5 Social Auxiliary Worker (SAW) qualification (12 months) prepares learners to provide basic counselling and support, facilitate community development, and work alongside social workers and healthcare professionals. Accredited full qualification.
Provide supervised care and support to patients and household members in the home. This NQF Level 3 Home Based Personal Care Worker qualification (12 months) equips learners to assess, plan and deliver holistic care. Accredited full qualification.
Prepares learners to support young children's early learning, care and development. Accredited full qualification, with a shorter Early Childhood Caregiver short course also available.
A bundle of 11 accredited Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) skills programmes covering workplace health, safety and compliance essentials. Accredited short course.
A short, intensive course teaching essential, potentially life-saving first aid — CPR, wound management, and how to respond to burns, fractures and cardiac emergencies. Ideal for healthcare, education and community workers. Accredited short course.
Train to conduct HIV tests and deliver pre- and post-test counselling. This course covers HIV awareness, prevention, sensitive communication and psychological support. Non-credit-bearing (NCB) course.
Build essential computer literacy — typing, operating systems, productivity software such as Microsoft Office, and internet use — to become more competitive in the modern job market. Non-credit-bearing (NCB) course.
A practical skills course for entrepreneurial learners who want to be self-employed. Covers polygel, acrylic application, gelish and makeup. Non-credit-bearing (NCB) course.
Browse our courses and choose the programme that fits your goals — accredited full or part qualification, accredited short course, or non-credit-bearing (NCB) course. Complete the enquiry or application form on our website, or contact our training team.
02
Submit Documents & Confirm
Submit your supporting documents, choose your study mode (contact, blended or online) and confirm your intake date and any requirements with our team.
03
Start Learning
Begin training with experienced facilitators, gain practical experience, and work towards your accredited qualification or NCB certificate of completion.
What You Can Study
Accredited and Non-Credit-Bearing Courses
Gem-Meg Training offers Accredited Full & Part Qualifications, Accredited Short Courses and Non-Credit-Bearing (NCB) courses. Some programmes can also be delivered as non-credit-bearing preparation for future Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Message or apply today to confirm intake dates and requirements.
Accredited Full Qualifications
Nationally recognised qualifications for long-term careers.
Social Auxiliary Worker (SAW)NQF Level 512 months
Social Counselling Worker (SCW)Full Qualification
Health Promotion Officer (HPO)NQF Level 312 months
Home Based Personal Care WorkerNQF Level 312 months
Early Childhood Development (ECD)Full Qualification
Part Qualifications
A recognised step towards a related full qualification.
Social Counselling Support Worker (SCSW)Part Qualification
Home Based Personal Care AssistantPart Qualification6 months
Accredited Short Courses
Practical, fast-track courses to build in-demand skills.
OHS Bundle (11 Skills Programmes)Occupational Health & Safety
Basic First AidCPR, wound care & emergencies4 days
Workplace Essential Skills
Conflict Management
Early Childhood Caregiver
Seamstress
Assessment Practitioner
Restaurant Skills
Non-Credit-Bearing (NCB) Courses
Not accredited qualifications — some can serve as RPL preparation.
HIV Testing & CounsellingTesting, counselling & prevention3 months
Basic Computer Skills / TrainingTyping, MS Office & internet skills4 weeks
Beauty and Salon SkillsPolygel, acrylics, gelish & makeup1 month
Good to know:
QCTO Accredited (No. SDP171122172043) — full & part qualifications and accredited short courses
Non-credit-bearing (NCB) courses are not accredited qualifications
Some NCB courses can serve as preparation for future RPL
Online, contact & blended learning