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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Occupational Certificate: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
118806  Occupational Certificate: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - HWSETA 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Occupational Certificate  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  276  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0522/24  2022-02-03  2025-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-12-31   2029-12-31  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Occupational Certificate: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner is to prepare a learner to operate as a Natural Energy Healing Practitioner. Natural Energy Healing Practitioners practice natural energy management and flow principles to provide support and facilitate the process of holistic client wellbeing.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Establish and maintain energy healing services in a public or private context.
  • Conduct client consultation and record-keeping in a public or private energy healing service context.
  • Facilitate a process of client wellbeing through applying energy healing modalities.

    Rationale:
    The qualification with specialist parts (unique modalities) will encourage and build a community of practitioners and teachers who offer cost-efficient quality wellness care; through well-structured, applied quality education aligned with international best practices. This approach to up-skilling and re-skilling South African natural energy healers and new entrants. This will elevate the industry as a whole and encourage multi-skilling and skills transferability in the public and private sectors.

    The outcome of this is recognition, legitimacy, and collaboration of this industry, which will uplift service delivery from natural energy healers and academics and will encourage overall empowerment, upliftment, and financial success.

    In the social context, this ratification, of a previously fragmented industry brings wellness options to communities and individuals, encouraging them to take accountability for their wellbeing with the support of trained, skilled, and dedicated practitioners at all levels. 

  • LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    1. Manage fundamental scope, dynamics, and ethics of the energy healing industry.
    2. Apply EFT Tapping process.
    3. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying the Reiki process.
    4. Apply Crystal Healing process.
    5. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying for the Access the Bars process.
    6. Apply the Metaphysical process.
    7. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying Energy Kinesiology healing process.
    8. Apply the Heart Resonance Energy process.
    9. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying the BodyTalk System process. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

    Knowledge Modules
  • 532906-000-00-KM-01, Generic Energy Healing Studies, Ethical and Professional Conduct, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-02, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-03, EFT Tapping Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 4 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-04, Reiki Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-05, Crystal Healing Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-06, Access the Bars, Level 5, 4 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-07, Metaphysical Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 16 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-08, Heart Resonance Energy Healing Concepts and Principles, Level 5,
    8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-09, Energy Kinesiology Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 16 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-KM-10, BodyTalk Energy Healing System, Level 5, 8 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 96

    Practical Skill Modules
  • 532906-000-00-PM-01, Conduct Facilitation Services in a Professional Manner, Level 5,
    4 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-02, Establish Oneself as a Natural Energy Healing Facilitator, Level 5,
    4 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-03, Establish and Maintain a Compliant Client Record-keeping System and Support Protocols, Level 5, 4 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-04, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through Applying EFT Tapping, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-05, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing by Applying Reiki, Level 5,
    8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-06, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing by Applying Crystal Healing, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-07, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through Access the Bars, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-08, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through the Practice of Applied Metaphysics, Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-09, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through Applying Energy Kinesiology, Level 5, 12 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-10, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing by Applying Heart Resonance Energy (HRE) healing, Level 5, 8 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-PM-11, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through Applying BodyTalk, Level 5, 8 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 84

    Work Experience Modules
  • 532906-000-00-WM-01, Establish and Maintain Energy Healing Services, Level 5, 3 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-02, Conduct Client Consultation and Record-keeping in an Energy Healing Context, Level 5, 3 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-03, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying EFT Tapping Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-04, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying Reiki Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-05, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying Crystal Healing Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-06, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying for Access the Bars Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-07, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying Metaphysical Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-08, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying Energy Kinesiology Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-09, Facilitate Client wellbeing by Applying Heart Resonance Energy Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 532906-000-00-WM-10, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying BodyTalk System Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 96 

  • EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Manage fundamental scope, dynamics, and ethics of the energy healing industry.
    2. Apply EFT Tapping process.
    3. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying the Reiki process.
    4. Apply Crystal Healing process.
    5. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying for the Access the Bars process
    6. Apply the Metaphysical process.
    7. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying Energy Kinesiology healing process.
    8. Apply the Heart Resonance Energy process.
    9. Facilitate client wellbeing by applying the BodyTalk System process. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Define, describe, and discuss healing is within the context of natural energy healing facilitation industry standards.
  • Define, describe, discuss, compare, evaluate, and apply human energy fields in energy healing in terms of recognised industry standards.
  • Explain the balance and inter-connectedness of natural energy within all dimensions of nature following industry standards.
  • Explain, discuss, and apply the scope of practice of energy healing within the context and restrictions of health care.
  • Explain, apply, and monitor professional conduct in energy healing practice in terms of industry-accepted codes of conduct and ethics.
  • Describe and compare human energy management concerning the effect on the human energy field.
  • Describe, plan and apply self-care and maintenance of body, mind, and soul in terms of own efficiency, dynamics of personal development and infinite personal possibility.
  • Identify, explain, plan, and apply health and safety practices concerning the protection of self and others.
  • Discuss and apply legislative compliance requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a professional and compliant energy healing service in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Apply professional operational and business energy healing practices and requirements following accepted business practice models and legislative requirements.
  • Apply communication practices that promote the delivery of efficient and effective energy healing services following industry standards.
  • Apply self-healing and growth following accepted industry practices and methodology.
  • Apply personal hygiene and grooming standards following client specific requirements and accepted industry standards.
  • Identify, explain, discuss, compare, and apply human anatomy and physiology terminology and concepts are following industry standards and energy healing requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Discuss and compare the key terms, rules, concepts, and established principles related to EFT Tapping.
  • Identify, discuss, compare, and apply factors that impact the effectiveness of the EFT Tapping healing environment in a constructive and client-centred manner.
  • Apply a structured approach to establish a client relationship conducive for EFT Tapping healing.
  • Establish an environment that is conducive for the facilitation of EFT Tapping session.
  • Identify and control risks that could result in injury to self and others following regulatory requirements.
  • Collect client information, evaluate profiles and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profile.
  • Prepare the therapy for the EFT Tapping session following accepted practice.
  • Select and apply EFT tapping techniques following client profile and accepted FET Tapping practices.
  • Apply interaction with the client use, client words, specific and meaningful statements to facilitate internalisation and to create an environment conducive for EFT healing.
  • Explain and apply appropriate statements and tapping points to facilitate healing following accepted practice standards.
  • Conclude the session following accepted EFT Tapping practices.
  • Release the client by accepted EFT Tapping practices.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Define, discuss, compare and apply the Reiki symbols, key terms, rules, concepts and established principles related to Reiki.
  • Identify, discuss, compare and apply factors that impact the effectiveness of the Reiki environment in a constructive and client-centred manner.
  • Follow a structured approach to establish a client relationship conducive for Reiki.
  • Create an environment that is conducive to the facilitation of a Reiki session.
  • Identify, analyse, and control risk factors following regulatory requirements
  • Collect client information, create and evaluate profile, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profiles.
  • Make the preparations for the Reiki session following accepted practice.
  • Select and apply Reiki hand positions and/or techniques by accepted Reiki practices and norms.
  • Release the client following appropriate feedback and adherence to accepted Reiki practice and norms.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Define, discuss, compare, and apply the application of crystals in healing: cleansing, care and appropriate use based on crystal metaphysical and healing properties and crystal healing norms according to industry standards
  • Identify, discuss, compare, and apply factors that impact the effectiveness of the crystal environment in a constructive and client centred manner
  • Follow a structured approach to establish a client relationship conducive to crystal healing.
  • Create an environment that is conducive to the facilitation of a crystal healing session.
  • Identify, analyse, and control risk factors by regulatory requirements.
  • Collect client information, compile, and evaluate profile, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profiles.
  • Prepare for the crystal healing session following an accepted practice.
  • Conduct crystal grids/layouts and crystals selection by clients' needs based on the preceding client interview.
  • Define, explain, discuss, compare the crystal healing.
  • Established cleansed crystals, grids, layouts and protocols to facilitate healing that is specific to the needs of the client within accepted crystal healing industry norms, practices, protocols and explain, describe, compare, analyse, select and apply the techniques.
  • Release the client following appropriate feedback and adherence to accepted crystal healing practice and norms.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Apply an informed understanding of innate wisdom and the 32 bar points following accepted industry standards.
  • Identify, describe, discuss, plan and apply Factors that impact the effectiveness of the access the bars healing environment in a constructive and client centred manner.
  • Apply a structured approach to establish a client relationship suitability for Access the Bars Healing in terms of industry standards.
  • Create an environment that is conducive for the facilitation of an Access the Bars session according to industry standards.
  • Collect client information, compile, and evaluate profile, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profiles.
  • Conduct the preparation for the Access the Bars Healing session following accepted industry practice.
  • Conduct the Access the Bars healing session following accepted industry standards.
  • Release the client following appropriate feedback and adherence to accepted Access the Bars Healing practice and norms.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Identify, discuss, evaluate, and counter resistors to change and the potential root cause of unhappiness or discomfort.
  • Release trapped energy, align and unify energy flow, restore balance, apply grounding and bring harmony into the body.
  • Direct the client towards the structuring of a sense of wellbeing as part of a process of lifelong learning and growth.
  • Provide a support structure, mentorship and networking to enable the client to secure a base and framework from which mind-shifts, the wisdom behind limited understanding, transformation and growth can reach full potential.
  • Create a space conducive to effectively conduct and facilitate a metaphysical session by industry protocol.
  • Create self-awareness by applying metaphysical principles within the context of consciously preparing oneself and the space for a metaphysical session.
  • Activate, ground and bring the energy body of the Metaphysical Practitioner (MP) into harmony by uniting the physical body, mental body, emotional body and spiritual body into the soul existence of the present moment.
  • Create awareness that energy shifts can be facilitated during the support session.
  • Bring the nature of universal laws into awareness and apply the correct metaphysical technique.
  • Apply the codes of conduct within the legal framework and implications of a metaphysical practitioner.
  • Explain, compare and apply the basic principles of metaphysical support in a relaxed yet informative manner to the client, in recognition/coherence with the client's pre-knowledge, previous experience and exposure to apply metaphysics as well as general principles relating to the specific metaphysical technique session in progress.
  • Make and set the client at ease, such that during energy shifts and alignments, conscious, subconscious or unconscious abreactions might occur and not to resist or analyse such occurrences other than just allowing the action to happen.
  • Discuss and provide feedback on the transformation process that requires commitment and cooperation during the session to the client.
  • Clarify the expectations with specific emphasis on not creating disappointment or a predetermined outcome of the session.
  • Create non-expectation as the ideal point of departure from a space of non-judgement.
  • Identify and analyse the probable root cause of the current block of energy, recurrent pattern, unhappiness, discomfort, or disease by asking appropriate questions in guidance of knowledge, applying appropriate metaphysical tools or intuitive perception.
  • Apply knowledge of typical/probable/potential contraindications.
  • Discuss and conclude the preparatory part of the session by emphasising the ownership the client brings into the process.
  • Introduce and prepare the client for the session following industry protocol.
  • Apply and conduct the specific metaphysical technique by industry protocol.
  • Ground the client following the internalisation of the session according to principles of grounding the client towards life beyond the metaphysical session.
  • Discuss, plan and implement the future intervention, structure and methods for support and appropriate referral (if required) with the client.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Prepare the client for the Energy Kinesiology session by accepted industry practice.
  • Prepare the space for the Energy Kinesiology session following accepted industry practice.
  • Conduct the preparation for the Energy Kinesiology session by accepted industry practice.
  • Select and apply the techniques and protocols following accepted Energy Kinesiology practices.
  • Conduct the session following accepted Energy Kinesiology practices.
  • Release the client by accepted Energy Kinesiology practices.
  • Identify, explain, discuss, compare and apply the anatomy and physiology of the human body following the Energy Kinesiology standards.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Discuss, compare, and apply key terms, rules, concepts, and established principles related to HRE Healing.
  • Identify, compare, evaluate, and apply factors that impact the effectiveness of the HRE healing environment in a constructive and client-centred manner.
  • Apply a structured approach to establish a client relationship conducive to HRE healing.
  • Create an environment that is conducive to the facilitation of the HRE healing session following accepted industry practice.
  • Collect client information, compile, and evaluate profile, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profiles.
  • Conduct the preparation for the HRE healing session by accepted industry practice.
  • Select and apply HRE healing techniques following accepted industry practices.
  • Discuss and conclude the session following accepted HRE healing practices.
  • Release the client by accepted HRE Healing practices.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Discuss, compare, and apply key terms, rules, concepts and established principles related to the BodyTalk system.
  • Create an environment that is conducive for the facilitation of the BodyTalk healing session following accepted industry practice.
  • Collect client information, compile, and evaluate profile, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profiles.
  • Conduct the preparation for the Body Talk healing session following an accepted practice.
  • Discuss, compare, evaluate, select, and apply BodyTalk healing techniques by accepted industry practices.
  • Discuss and conclude the session by accepted BodyTalk healing practices.
  • Release the client following accepted BodyTalk healing practices.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Formative Assessment
    The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. Formative assessment will be conducted through written, oral, practical assessment and portfolio of evidence. Short exercises, assignments, projects, investigations, oral presentations, observation checklists, case studies and tests concluded by internal examinations shall be used for Integrated Formative Assessment. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the External Integrated Summative Assessment.

    Integrated Summative Assessment
    An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. This shall be conducted in the form of an examination. 

  • INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The South African qualification was compared to qualifications in two countries, viz. The United Kingdom (UK) and Australia, which cover most of the modalities included in the qualification. The international standard by The International BodyTalk Association was also used.

    United Kingdom:
    The UK Reiki Federation provides support and guidance to Reiki Professionals and the public, with reference to education and training, and the public practice of Reiki. The UK Reiki Federation has worked extensively on promoting Reiki and best practice following the Occupational Standards for Reiki. These standards cover the following competencies:
  • The concept of health and well-being that is consistent with the practice, principles and theory underlying your discipline of Reiki.
  • The nature of the service provided and fee structures.
  • How the clients previous and present care may affect their health and well-being concerning your discipline.
  • How the psychological and emotional balance, as well as diet and lifestyle of the individual, can affect their health and wellbeing.
  • How the context in which people live affects their health and wellbeing.
  • The importance of a suitable environment and making clients feel welcome.
  • How to select and use different methods for exploring client needs.
  • How to establish valid and reliable information about the client, and determine the priority of need, to plan the service.
  • The potential risks (relevant to your discipline) of various courses of action for the client.
  • How to work with clients to determine the appropriate actions.
  • The appropriate actions to take to suit the identified needs.

    The Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations (ACHO) promote training and competence in crystal healing therapy and act as a nationally recognised representative body for crystal healing in the United Kingdom.

    The ACHO established the following competencies as the national standards for training of Crystal Healers, as follows:
    Crystal Formation, Crystal Properties and Acquisition, Curriculum Crystals, Title: Choosing Crystals, Cleansing Crystals, Linking with Crystals, Chakra Theory, Crystals and Chakras, Crystals and the Subtle Bodies, Meridians, Crystals and Meridians, Crystals and The Aura, The Crystal Healing Session, Crystals for Healing, Further Work with Crystals, Energy Management, Healing Management, Relaxation and Visualisation, Client Management.

    Australia:
    Qualifications in Kinesiology are registered on the Australian Qualifications Framework as follows:
  • HLT 42812: Certificate IV in Kinesiology
  • HLT 52415: Diploma of Kinesiology

    HLT 42812: Certificate IV in Kinesiology
    A list of units of learning focusing on generalised learning areas establish the core in the qualification, including:
  • Work effectively with others, confirm physical health status, communicate effectively with clients.
  • Administer a practice.
  • Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate.
  • Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively.
  • Apply first aid.
  • Communicate and work effectively in health.
  • Comply with infection control policies and procedures, Contribute to the Work, Health, Safety (WHS) processes.

    Several kinesiology specific units are included in the elective units:
  • Work within a kinesiology framework.
  • Plan the kinesiology session.
  • Apply kinesiology assessment framework.
  • Perform the kinesiology health assessment.
  • Provide kinesiology balances.

    HLT 52415: Diploma of Kinesiology
    The diploma focuses on a range of units related to business practices as well as more advanced studies in Kinesiology as follows: Market the small business; Undertake small business planning; Monitor and manage small business operations; Manage small business finances; Develop kinesiology practice; Reflect on and improve own professional practice; Provide first aid; Work with diverse people; Establish and manage client relationships; Manage legal and ethical compliance; Facilitate the empowerment of older people; Address the needs of people with chronic disease; Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability; Work with people with mental health issues; Research and apply evidence to practice; Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships; Analyse and respond to client health information; Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet; Manage the prevention and control of infection; Conduct indicator muscle monitoring; Perform kinesiology assessments; Provide kinesiology balances; Monitor and evaluate client progress; Manage work health and safety; Recommend health and nutritional products.

    Level One:
  • The history of Heart Resonance (HR), HR transmission.
  • The Universal Law of Resonance.
  • Learn how and why HR works.
  • Our evolving chakra /energy system.
  • Self-treatment.
  • Treatment of others.
  • Other uses of HR.
  • The levels of HR.
  • Environmental healing.
  • Practitioner Level.
  • Holy Trinity Treatment.
  • Holy Trinity Concepts.
  • Inner Journey Treatment.
  • Body Water Scrying.
  • Body System Healing.
  • Meridian Balancing.

    Advanced Practitioner Level:
  • Activating new spiritual energy pathways, connecting to your Godself.
  • Inter-dimensional healing, Harmonic Resonate fields.
  • Sacred Sequence Clearing, Energy body healing.
  • Essence healing, Souls Journey Imprint Clearing.
  • Body Candescence Enhancement.
  • Accessing the Divination Line.
  • Soul Genetics.
  • Kinetic Disturbance Clearing.
  • The Three Crosses.
  • Frequency Transference Technique.

    The International BodyTalk Association:
    The International BodyTalk Association (IBA) is a worldwide membership organisation. The IBA is responsible for the direction of BodyTalk and its family of systems; practitioner standards and credentialing; training and scheduling of courses, and generally working to ensure that the public's best interests are being served concerning the BodyTalk System and its family of practitioners.

    The IBA training program is based on the following:
  • Learn the 3 key scientific models that lead to our current understanding of health.
  • Learn the 5 different levels of the body-mind and Top/Down Causation.
  • Understand how BodyTalk is a consciousness-based health care system.
  • Learn how consciousness operates in the body-mind.
  • Learn what is meant by the Innate wisdom of the practitioner and the client and its aspects and function.
  • Learn what occurs when the synchronicity of the body-mind is disrupted.
  • Understand the importance of left and right brain integration and the Zone.
  • Understand the muscle checking technique as used during a BodyTalk session.

    Understand the importance of the principles of BodyTalk which include:
  • The body has an innate ability to heal itself.
  • Using our innate wisdom and the art of muscle checking along with a structured protocol and procedure to discern the areas of priority and the sequence of balancing.

    Conclusion:
    This qualification is a uniquely South African product that addresses the learning needs for the natural energy healing modalities covered in both countries. All the modalities included in this qualification are comparable with the international content and complexity of related courses. The scope and content are aimed at addressing the unique requirements for professionalising the various Natural Energy Healing modalities' practice in South Africa. 

  • ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Certificate: Aromatherapy, NQF Level 5.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Diploma: Therapeutic Reflexology, NQF Level 6. 

  • NOTES 
    Qualifying for External Assessment:
    To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience.

    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
  • None

    Criteria for the accreditation of providers
    Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website.

    The curriculum title and code are: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner: 532906-000-00-00.

    Encompassed Trade:
    This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD:
  • This is not a trade qualification.

    Related Part-Qualifications
  • Occupational Certificate: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Reiki Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Crystal Healing Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Access the Bars Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Metaphysics Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Energy Kinesiology Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: Heart Resonance Practitioner, NQF Level 5.
  • Occupational Certificate: BodyTalk Practitioner, NQF Level 5.

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION
  • None. 

  • LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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