ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Advanced Diploma in Counselling is a 120-credit, NQF Level 7 qualification in the HEQSF, associated with the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. Based on its title, it is intended to provide advanced study related to counselling, but the available information does not describe its curriculum or learning outcomes. The qualification’s registration information should be verified before relying on it for current study or career planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to counselling and rehabilitative health or services might consider this qualification, subject to the institution’s published admission requirements and confirmation that the qualification is available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may be relevant to further development in counselling-related work, but no approved related careers are mapped in the available information. It should not be treated as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING
- SAQA ID
- 114519
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- University of the North
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is currently available for enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any applicable practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm how the qualification is recognised for the type of counselling-related work you intend to pursue, including whether any separate professional or workplace requirements apply.