Build a Career That Makes a Difference.
Gain practical skills. Get qualified. Change lives. Start your career in home-based care with a nationally recognised qualification and a payment plan that starts with a 50% deposit.
Why Choose Lunghile Training?
- QCTO Accredited Programmes
- Qualified Facilitators
- Affordable Payment Plans
- Student Support Throughout Training
Two Qualifications. Choose Where You Start.
Both programmes are QCTO accredited and include workplace experience. Pick the level that matches your experience and career goals.
Home-Based Personal Care Worker
135 Credits · SAQA ID 104792
Total course fee
Payment plan: R8 750 deposit (50%), then R2 916.67 a month for 3 months.
- Assessing patient and household care needs
- Developing and updating care plans with professional supervision
- Holistic physical, emotional, spiritual and social support
- Educating patients and families
- Referrals and continuity of care
- Maintaining care records and reports
- Practical workplace experience
Good fit if: you want to assess needs, plan care and take on more responsibility.
Home-Based Personal Care Assistant
68 Credits · SAQA ID 104779
Total course fee
Payment plan: R3 750 deposit (50%), then R1 250 a month for 3 months.
- Fundamentals of home-based care
- Identifying and reporting patient and family needs
- Implementing delegated components of a care plan
- Basic practical care skills
- Supporting patients and families
- Workplace exposure in a home-based care environment
Good fit if: you are new to caregiving and want a recognised first qualification.
Four Steps to Your First Day.
Care Assistant (NQF 2) or Care Worker (NQF 3).
Complete the short application form and upload your documents.
Our admissions team confirms your seat once the 50% deposit is received.
Join your class and begin your career in care.
Ready to Apply?
Complete our online application form. It takes about 10 minutes, and the R100 application fee is paid at the end.
Before You Apply
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations oversees occupational qualifications in South Africa. Completing an accredited programme earns you a nationally recognised qualification registered with SAQA.
The Care Assistant (NQF 2) builds core caregiving skills and is ideal if you are new to care. The Care Worker (NQF 3) goes further into assessing needs, care planning, referrals and record keeping.
[ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PER PROGRAMME, e.g. minimum age, Grade 10 or 12, certified ID copy.]
[DURATION AND CLASS SCHEDULE PER PROGRAMME.]
Pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat, then settle the balance in equal monthly instalments. See the fee table above for exact amounts.
Classes are held at 115 Oxford Road, Saxonwold, Johannesburg, with practical workplace experience in a care environment.
Secure Your Spot Today.
Your career in care starts with one application.
- Email: team@lunghile.com
- Visit us: 115 Oxford Road, Saxonwold, Johannesburg
- Call or WhatsApp: +27 78 879 7942
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30
Friday: 08:30 – 15:00
Weekends and public holidays: Closed
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