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Emergency Medical Care Training Opportunities for Unemployed Youth | Apply with Matric

Deadline: 10th January 2025

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


Programme Details

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

Entry Requirements

For Candidates with a Senior Certificate (Pre-2008):

  • Minimum grades required:
    • English: At least an E Symbol (Higher Grade) or D Symbol (Standard Grade).
    • Mathematics: As above.
    • Biology and/or Physical Sciences: As above.

For Candidates with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate Endorsement:

  • Subject requirements and minimum rating codes:
    • English: 3
    • Mathematics: 3 or Mathematical Literacy: 6
    • Life Sciences: 3 and/or Physical Sciences: 3
    • Additional Subject 1: 3
    • Additional Subject 2: 3

For Candidates with a National Certificate (Vocational):

  • Minimum 60% pass in the following subjects:
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum APS (Admission Point Score): 18
  • Successful completion of:
    • A medical fitness examination.
    • A physical fitness assessment.

Application Process

How to Apply:

  1. Application forms must be collected from and returned to your District Health HRD Office.
  2. Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not received any communication within one month of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Resources


Contact for Enquiries

  • Mrs. L. Malinga: 031 203 0900
  • Mrs. B.D.G. Arends: 076 759 8758

Closing Date

  • Application Deadline: 10th January 2025

This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a career in emergency medical care. Don’t miss your chance—apply today!

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