Courses required to become a Community Support Worker in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Community Support Worker in South Africa, offered at Cornerstone Institute, North-West University and South African College of Applied Psychology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 5 courses across 3 South African institutions (1 public university and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Community Support Worker: 2 Higher Certificates, 2 Bachelor's Degrees and 1 Diploma. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Humanities & Social Sciences course category.

Where to study to become a Community Support Worker in South Africa

Cornerstone Institute, NWU and SACAP each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Community Support Worker. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page below before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Community Support Workers (1)

One option here: the Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology at NWU. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Community Support Workers (2)

4 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Community Support Worker, including the Higher Certificate in Community Counselling and Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Psychology and Counselling. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Community Support Worker

5 courses

Universities (1)

North-West University logo

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Psychology

NWU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 26+

Private Colleges (4)

Cornerstone Institute logoSee requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Psychology and Counselling

SACAP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills

SACAP · Diploma · 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
See requirements
South African College of Applied Psychology logo

Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills

SACAP · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
See requirements