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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCESCertificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling70CHIVAimThe aim of this programme is to improve the quality of care and basic understanding of concepts in HIV/AIDS counselling as well as thequalification and experience of trainers.Programme overviewThis certificate is a 6-module programme that will be offered on distance with a vacation school during each semester.Entry requirementsTo qualify for the Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling, a candidate must have a Grade 12 with at least 17 points on the UNAM EvaluationScale with at least E in English on NSSC level or obtain 50% or higher in the UNAM English proficiency test, or first successfullycompleted the English Access module offered by the Language Centre. Admission could also be considered for persons who qualifythrough the Mature Age Entry Scheme. See page 16 of this prospectus for more information on the Mature Age Entry Scheme.Assessment and promotion requirementsModule assessment is based on continuous assessment by means of written tests, tutor-marked assignments, and practical work, and awritten examination at the end of a module. You will be admitted to the examination on a continuous assessment mark of 40%. Tocomplete the module successfully you should obtained a minimum mark of at least 40% in the examination and a final mark of at least50%. The ratio of the continuous assessment mark to the examination mark is 50:50. If you failed the first opportunity examination, butobtained at least 45%, you will be admitted to the second opportunity examination that will take place in January the following year.The CurriculumCode Module NQF level CreditsSemester OneUCEC1311 English Communication for Certificates 3 16DCEH1481 Knowing about HIV/AIDS 4 12DCEH1491 HIV/AIDS Counselling 4 12Semester TwoDCEC1482 The Continuum of Care 4 12DCEH1492 Death and Bereavement 4 12DCEE1482 Legal and Ethical issues in HIV/AIDS Counselling 4 12The SyllabiEnglish Communication for Certificate PurposesLCEC1311NQF Level: 3 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module attempts to assist students to improve language proficiency regarding: reading comprehension, writing, speaking, listeningand study skills in order for them to utilise English language at work or in study. Students are required to complete assignments and testsdesigned for the module. The main aim of the module is to communicate in English language.194