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Length: 3 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 21,125 EX VAT 3 Person R 13,658 EX VAT 10 Person R 9,155 EX VAT
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Certification Type:Accredited
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Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.
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HIV/AIDS in the Workplace (Unit Standard 13915)
Staff who know the facts about HIV/AIDS, understand transmission and risk, and help build a caring, non-discriminatory workplace – with 4 accredited credits to show for it.
South Africa has one of the largest HIV epidemics in the world, and almost every workplace employs people affected by it, directly or through their families. Yet myths about transmission, fear of disclosure and unintended discrimination still damage working relationships and productivity. This accredited course on HIV/AIDS in the workplace replaces myths with facts. It covers unit standard 13915 (NQF Level 3, 4 credits), part of the Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management (SAQA ID 57712), and BOTI delivers it under its Services SETA accreditation.
Over three days, delegates learn what HIV and AIDS are, how the virus damages the immune system, how it is and is not passed on, and which behaviour is safe and which carries risk. They look at the support available to employees living with HIV – treatment, workplace programmes and outside resources – and at the roles of employer and employee in a workplace HIV/AIDS programme, including non-discrimination, confidentiality and the relevant legislation.
The final day steps back to the wider picture: what the epidemic means for the individual, the workplace, the organisation, its business sub-sector, the economy and society, and what each delegate can do to create a caring work environment. The course ends with BOTI's accredited assessment.
Why this course
For your organisation
- A workplace that responds to HIV/AIDS with facts, not fear
- Lower risk of unfair discrimination and the disputes that follow
- Staff who know what support exists and how to reach it
- Practical input for your workplace HIV/AIDS policy and wellness programme
- Accredited credits towards the FETC: Generic Management
For your delegates
- Accurate knowledge of HIV, AIDS, transmission and prevention
- Confidence to support colleagues and challenge stigma
- Clarity on employee rights and responsibilities at work
- 4 credits at NQF Level 3 when found competent
What delegates will be able to do
- Explain how HIV attacks the immune system and how infection progresses to AIDS
- Describe how HIV is transmitted and correct common myths about transmission
- Distinguish safe behaviour from behaviour that puts a person at risk of infection
- Identify the treatment, support and resources available to employees living with HIV
- Explain the roles of the employer and the employee in a workplace HIV/AIDS programme
- Apply the principles of non-discrimination and confidentiality at work
- Assess the impact of HIV/AIDS on a workplace, an organisation, its sub-sector and the economy
- Contribute to a caring, supportive work environment
Who should attend
Employees at every level, supervisors and managers, HR and wellness practitioners, peer educators, health and safety representatives and wellness committee members – anyone who should understand HIV/AIDS and help build a caring, informed workplace. The unit standard has open access; delegates should be competent in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2, or hold a GETC or equivalent qualification.
Course outline
Day 1 – Understanding HIV and AIDS
HIV and AIDS: the facts
- Defining HIV and AIDS
- How the immune system protects the body
- How HIV weakens the immune system over time
- Testing, the window period and knowing your status
Transmission and myths
- How HIV is passed on
- How HIV is not passed on
- Common myths and why they persist
- Quiz and group discussion
Safe and risky behaviour
- Behaviour that carries a risk of infection
- Prevention methods, including condoms, PrEP and PEP
- Universal precautions and first aid at work
- Preventing related illnesses such as TB
Day 2 – Support, rights and the workplace programme
Living with HIV
- Treatment and antiretroviral therapy
- Staying well: nutrition, wellness and sticking to treatment
- Support from family, colleagues and the community
- Resources at work and outside it: wellness programmes, clinics and helplines
Workplace HIV/AIDS programmes
- Elements of a workplace HIV/AIDS policy and programme
- The role of the employer
- The responsibilities of the employee
- Peer educators and wellness committees
Rights, non-discrimination and the law
- Unfair discrimination on the grounds of HIV status under the Employment Equity Act
- The Code of Good Practice on HIV and AIDS and the World of Work
- Confidentiality, disclosure and health information under POPIA
- Reasonable accommodation, as general guidance and not legal advice
Day 3 – The wider impact and a caring workplace
The impact of the epidemic
- Effects on the individual and the family
- Effects on the workplace: absenteeism, productivity, morale and skills
- Effects on the organisation and its business sub-sector
- Effects on the economy and on society
Creating a caring work environment
- Recognising stigma and challenging it
- Supporting a colleague living with HIV
- Your own role in a caring workplace
- An action plan for your workplace
Assessment
- Assessment guidance
- Accredited assessment against unit standard 13915
- Close and evaluation
How it is delivered
Three days, 08:30-16:00. In person at your offices anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. One delegate or a group of up to 20. Learner material, case studies and assessment guidance included. Quotes exclude any exam fees, where applicable.
What our clients say
“The training was practical, engaging and relevant to our workplace environment, providing participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills that could be applied in their respective roles.”
“The facilitator was excellent and took time to ensure that the employee understood the content and was able to apply the learning in order to develop the portfolio of evidence.”
“The training was well received and we were impressed by the knowledge of the facilitators and the quality of overall training.”
Frequently asked questions
Is this course accredited?
Yes. It covers unit standard 13915 at NQF Level 3 with 4 credits, part of the FETC: Generic Management (SAQA ID 57712), delivered under BOTI's Services SETA accreditation. Delegates found competent in the accredited assessment earn the credits.
Until when can delegates enrol?
The last date for enrolment on unit standard 13915 is 30 June 2029, and the last date for achievement is 30 June 2032.
Are there entry requirements?
The unit standard has open access. Delegates should be competent in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF Level 2, or hold a GETC or equivalent qualification.
Will delegates be asked about their own HIV status?
No. The course deals with facts, rights and support. Nobody is asked to disclose their status, and discussions are handled with respect and confidentiality.
Can you run it at our offices?
Yes. We train at client premises anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue or live online, for one delegate or a group of up to 20. Examples can be aligned with your own HIV/AIDS or wellness policy.
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