Course Details
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Term 3 (Online Only)
Applications Open
24 June 2024Applications Close
27 September 2024
duration
2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
accreditation
NQF 6, SAQA, CHE, ASCHP
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Why take this course
SACAP’s Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills is a well-rounded offering that balances knowledge with practical skills and experience. It’s a comprehensive, two-year, professional vocational qualification that deepens your knowledge and insight in counselling, communication, psychology, human behaviour and community-based mental health.
The Diploma not only provides a strong focus on applied counselling and communication skills for application in a variety of environments, the curriculum also develops deeper knowledge in specific areas of your choice.
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What you can expect
- Develop counselling and communication skills competency, including referral and management strategies, for practical application in a variety of settings.
- Knowledge and skills in specific counselling areas depending on your choice of elective models, including: addiction counselling, counselling in loss, working with children and adolescents, family work and relationships, sports psychology, and/or gender, sexuality and HIV counselling.
You will also develop:
- Practical Work Integrated Learning experience.
- Designed to deepen your knowledge in specific areas of your choice.
Course Highlights
A comprehensive vocational qualification.
A strong emphasis on counselling and communication skills.
Designed to deepen your knowledge in specific areas of your choice.
Who is this course for?
Do you:
- Want an accredited qualification that is nationally benchmarked and internationally comparable.
- Already have SACAP’s Higher Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills under your belt and want to build on your learnings.
- Want to develop your counselling and communication skills and are looking for a comprehensive qualification that combines a sound foundation of knowledge with applied skills.
- Want to develop deeper knowledge and skills in specific areas, such as: addiction counselling, counselling in loss, working with children and adolescents and/or gender, sexuality and HIV counselling.
- Want to gain practical Work Integrated Learning experience to increase your confidence for a career in counselling.
- Want a reputable higher education qualification in counselling and communication without the stringencies and time commitment of a long-term degree programme.
Career opportunities
Graduates are able to register as Holistic Counsellors with the SAQA recognised Association for Supportive Counsellors & Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP).
Once you’ve successfully finished the Diploma in Counselling and Communication Skills you’ll be eligible for admission into SACAP’s Bachelor of Applied Social Science Degree with credit transfer of up to a maximum of 120 credits for the same modules already completed, provided that you meet the admission requirements for that programme.
Diploma in Counselling and Communication modules
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Additional information
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
SACAP is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Institution
The BAC accreditation is a globally recognised hallmark of quality assurance, and achieving this accreditation demonstrates that we have met the high standards set by the BAC. This accreditation is validation of our commitment to excellence and our mission to provide our students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in their future careers.
Our students can be assured that their education provider has met a gold standard. To maintain BAC accreditation SACAP needs to continue to meet BAC’s standards. BAC ensure that colleges, universities and training providers provide high quality education and a great learning experience for students.
Admission requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
- A National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 45% in English as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects. OR
- A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with an achievement of at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English, and an achievement of at least 60% in the three compulsory vocational subjects. OR
- A Senior Certificate (pre-2008) with a minimum overall D-aggregate (50%) with English passed at Standard Grade or better, or an equivalent school-leaving certificate. OR
- A Higher Certificate (NQF level 5), a SAQA verified equivalent qualification, or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field. OR
- Applicants 24 years of age and older who do not meet the above requirements should provide a portfolio of evidence demonstrating formal, informal, and non-formal knowledge, training, work experience, and/or learning equivalent to a National Senior Certificate (NQF level 4) to support admission into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
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How can I apply?
You will need these docs:
1. Application form
2. Certified copy of your ID
3. A Certified copy of your highest qualification
5. Proof of application fee of R300.00
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Course details
- Duration: 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
- Modules: 18
- Accreditation: NQF 6, CHE accredited, professionally endorsed by the SAQA recognised ASCHP (Registered Professional Body SAQA ID: 984)
- Work Integrated Learning: 200 hours including supervision
- SAQA ID 116399
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