Advanced Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills
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About this qualification
The Advanced Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills is a 132-credit HEQSF qualification at NQF level 6. Its title indicates a focus on developing knowledge and capability related to counselling and communication skills. The qualification’s current registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing counselling-related and communication capabilities may consider this qualification, subject to the provider’s stated admission requirements and any applicable professional or workplace expectations.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development for counselling- and communication-related work, depending on the role, employer requirements and any additional training or registration that may apply. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Counselling-related skills
- Communication skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling and Communication Skills
- SAQA ID
- 88524
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 132
- Field
- 7
- Subfield
- Psychology
- Originator
- The South African College of Applied Psychology - Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and check the provider’s accreditation status.
- Review the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or supervised requirements apply.
- Check whether the intended career or work setting requires additional training, experience or professional registration.